Yearly Archives: 2021

KLIF Morning News: A Big Republican Win On Election Day

KLIF Morning News: A Big Republican Win On Election Day

A huge win for Republicans in Virginia, another possible big win in New Jersey, could be a sign of things to come in next year’s mid-terms. Plus, Texas votes in favor of a bunch of state propositions. Dave & Amy run down the election results in today’s KLIFnotes.MORE

Texans Overwhelmingly Approve 8 Changes to State Constitution; Mixed Bag on Local Bond Issues

Texans Overwhelmingly Approve 8 Changes to State Constitution; Mixed Bag on Local Bond Issues

Texas (WBAP/KLIF) Texas voters gave resounding thumbs up to all eight changes to the Texas Constitution. Two of the propositions are pandemic-related including Prop 3 which bans governmental restrictions on religious services during a pandemic; and,Prop 6 which allows nursing home residents to designate an essential caregiver who can not be denied visitation during a…MORE

Trial delayed for Texas officer who shot Black woman in home

Trial delayed for Texas officer who shot Black woman in home

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The trial is delayed for a former Fort Worth police officer who was charged with murder after shooting a Black woman through a back window of her home while responding to a call about an open front door in 2019. Aaron Dean’s trial had been set to begin Nov. 16,…MORE

Atlanta Braves Win World Series In Houston

Atlanta Braves Win World Series In Houston

HOUSTON (AP) – The Atlanta Braves have won their first World Series championship since 1995, hammering the Houston Astros 7-0 in Game 6. Jorge Soler hit his third home run of the Series, and Freddie Freeman and Dansby Swanson also connected. Max Fried threw six dominant innings in the signature pitching performance of the Series.…MORE

US gives final clearance to COVID-19 shots for kids 5 to 11

US gives final clearance to COVID-19 shots for kids 5 to 11

(AP)- U.S. health officials gave the final signoff to Pfizer’s kid-size COVID-19 shot, a major expansion of the nation’s vaccination campaign. The Food and Drug Administration already authorized the shots for children ages 5 to 11 — doses just a third of the amount given to teens and adults. But the Centers for Disease Control…MORE

Texas School Board Association Confused by Letter from Governor

Texas School Board Association Confused by Letter from Governor

(WBAP/KLIF) – The ‘Texas Association of School Boards’ said Monday that it’s confused by a letter it received this week from Governor Abbott. Governor Abbott sent a letter to the TASB to ensure no student is exposed to books containing pornography or inappropriate content. “A growing number of parents of Texas students are becoming increasingly…MORE

Conspiracy Theorists Converge on Dealey Plaza

Conspiracy Theorists Converge on Dealey Plaza

A conspiracy theory touted by some members of the group QAnon drew a crowd of people to Dealey Plaza in Downtown Dallas on Tuesday afternoon. Several hundred people lined up outside the old school book depository. Some were waving Trump/Kennedy 2024 flags. “The return of Jesus, the Christ Consciousness, is coming back as JFK,” said…MORE

Two Killed in Fort Worth Hit-and-Run, Search for Suspect Continues

Two Killed in Fort Worth Hit-and-Run, Search for Suspect Continues

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – Fort Worth police are hoping a tip will come in about the driver involved in a hit-and-run that killed two people over the weekend. 12-year-old Allison Zarate and 20-year-old Bella Vasquez died from their injuries. They were among three people involved in a fender bender who were walking along I-20…MORE