A Michigan high school was the site of a tragic deadly shooting, and Texan politicians are calling for ANOTHER special session — this time to talk about vaccine mandates. Dave & Amy talk about that, and much more, in today’s KLIFnotes.… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2021
KLIF Morning News: Virologist Talks Omicron
So is the Omicron more or less contagious than the Delta variant of COVID-19? And do the vaccines work against it or not? There’s a lot to figure out, so Dave & Amy spoke to Texas A&M virologist Dr. Benjamin Neuman about it.… MORE
Critics Warn Power Grid Could Go Down
(WBAP/KLIF) — Some believe Texas’ move to bolster protections against winter power outages doesn’t go far enough. Regulators of the Texas oil and gas industry are moving to make operators better prepared for cold weather, following February’s deadly freeze. However, new rules passed, Tuesday, won’t come in time for winter as the nation’s power grid…… MORE
California Could Cost ExxonMobil Millions
(WBAP/KLIF) — A proposed oil pipeline in California is expected to enter a critical phase of its government review next year. If approved, the move would allow ExxonMobil to resume production at three offshore platforms. The $300 million project by Houston-based plains All American Pipeline would replace a line near Santa Barbara that was shut…… MORE
Families Turn Down Travis Scott Offer To Pay For Funerals
HOUSTON (AP) – Several families of the 10 people who died from injuries in a massive crowd surge of fans at the Astroworld festival have turned down an offer by headliner Travis Scott to pay for their loved ones’ funeral costs. Attorneys for the families of four of the victims said Tuesday that they had…… MORE
Oncor Donates 110 Acres to the City of Dallas for “The LOOP” Trail
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The largest parkland dedication in Dallas since 1938 was announced today, the result of a joint effort between Oncor Electric Delivery, the City of Dallas and the Circuit Trail Conservancy (CTC), the nonprofit completing The LOOP, a 50 mile walk and bike trail connecting north, south, east and west Dallas. “A critical piece…… MORE
Arlington Officers Sign No-Confidence Petition Regarding Chief Al Jones
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Hundreds of Arlington Police Officers say they lack confidence in Chief Al Jones. The Arlington Municipal Patrolman’s Association’ is pointing directly to Chief Jones’ decision in October to fire an Officer seen on video fatally shooting a suspect who ignored commands while driving his pickup truck. The firing came less than 48…… MORE
Authorities: Student Kills 3, Wounds 6 at Michigan School
OXFORD TOWNSHIP, MI (AP) – Authorities say a 15-year-old sophomore opened fire at his Michigan high school, killing three students and wounding six other people, including a teacher. Oakland County Undersheriff Mike McCabe said at a news conference that he didn’t know what the assailant’s motives were for the attack Tuesday afternoon at Oxford High…… MORE
Little Elm ISD Holding Listening Session to Address Facts and Concerns Over Chaotic Protest
UPDATE 10:45 am: Little Elm ISD Superintendent David Gallagher held a press conference ahead of Tuesday night’s listening session. He addressed concerns over statements from students that it took a walkout for officials to listen. “We’ve got to put a plan in place which we have. We’re looking forward to the independent reviews to see…… MORE
January 6th Protestor to Run for Texas House
(WBAP/KLIF) — A North Texas man, arrested for participating in the January 6th capital protests, is running for political office. Mark Middleton has filed paperwork to challenge incumbent Texas House Republican David Spiller in House District 68. The 52-year-old faces federal charges for pushing against a barricade and grabbing a capitol police officer’s wrist on…… MORE
