AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Public Safety launched Operation Lone Star this week to combat the smuggling of people and drugs into Texas. According to the Governor, the operation integrates DPS with the Texas National Guard and deploys air, ground, marine, and tactical border security assets to high threat…… MORE
Dallas Mayor Calls for Investigation into why Officer was Left On-Duty after being Named Person of Interest in Two Murders
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson announced on Monday that he is calling on a newly established ethics committee to investigate the decision to leave Dallas Police Officer Bryan Riser on duty after he was named a person of interest in two capital murder cases. According to DPD, Riser was linked to a possible…… MORE
CDC: Americans Fully Vaccinated from COVID-19 Can Gather Without Masks
NEW YORK (AP) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidelines for fully-vaccinated Americans. On Monday, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said fully-vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing. She said vaccinated people can come together in the same way with people considered at…… MORE
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Expands Winter Storm Investigation Into Natural Gas Price Hikes
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – Investigations into last month’s power crisis amid a severe winter storm are growing. On Monday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a Civil Investigative Demand to Intercontinental Gas Exchange, a natural gas exchange that saw massive price increases during the storm. Paxton said expansions are typical as investigations reveal more information.…… MORE
Texas GOP Rep Called on Fmr. President Trump to ‘call off’ His Supporters; Also Talks ERCOT & Stimulus [WATCH]
Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – A congressional subcommittee is now investigating last month’s power crisis in Texas. Texas U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R/TX 10th District), who does not sit on the committee suggested that at the federal level, Congress could suggest “creative ways to winterize‘ the Texas power grid. Rep. McCaul told WFAA’s ‘Inside Texas Politics’ that…… MORE
Most Texas Grocers Will Continue To Require Masks
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — As of Wednesday, March 10, there will be no mask mandate in Texas but independent of state government, businesses can and will keep the rules in place. According to a report by WFAA grocery chains across Texas will continue to require employees and shoppers to wear nose and mouth coverings for…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: People Don’t Know When To Stop Talking
Turns out, basically nobody knows how to end a conversation at the appropriate time. Are you in the minority who does?? Dave and Scott tell you about this new study.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Fired Over Twitter, and A “Bombshell” Interview About the Royal Family
The Washington Football Team cheerleaders are ticked off at the organization because they were reportedly fired via Twitter. Dave and Scott discuss, plus have audio from the “bombshell” interview between Oprah, Prince Harry, and Meagan Markle.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: What is Going On At The Border? And Spring Break In Florida
A lot of political back and forth is happening in regards to what’s happening at the Texas-Mexico border. Dave and Scott check in with Fox’s Tonya J. Powers for the latest, followed by a look at one Florida beach’s idea to curb COVID cases over Spring Break.… MORE
Texas PUC Refuses to Reverse $16B Overcharge to Utility Companies During Energy Crisis
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Public Utility Commission has decided to let stand the 16-billion dollar overcharge imposed on utility companies during the statewide energy crisis last month. The discrepancy was discovered by an independent market monitor last week. Potomac Economics found that ERCOT kept market prices too high for nearly two days after widespread…… MORE
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