Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott says a special election will be held May 1st to fill the 6th Congressional district seat of Late Congressman Ron Wright. Congressman Wright died earlier this month after battling cancer and COVID-19. Abbott says candidates who want to have their names on the special ballot must file their applications…… MORE
The Damage the Winter Storms Left Behind
DALLAS (AP) – Many people are still getting a sense of the wreckage left by the icy blast that hit Texas and much of the Deep South last week, knocking out power to millions and contributing to nearly 80 deaths. Soaked drywall is being pulled back to give a fuller view of the destruction, and…… MORE
Tips to Avoid Contractor Fraud Following Winter Storm Damage
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- State and federal recovery officials urge disaster survivors to watch for and report any suspicious activity or potential fraud. Disasters often bring communities together but con artists, identity thieves and other criminals may target survivors. The most common types of post-disaster fraud include phony housing inspectors, fraudulent building contractors, bogus pleas for disaster…… MORE
Several ERCOT Board Members Resign Following Winter Storm Power Failure
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Five members of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas Board of Directors have resigned. The Public Utility Commission of Texas released a filing showing that four unaffiliated directors from the Board of Directors resigned. The filing also showed one candidate to be on the board has withdrawn from consideration. Anger from Governor…… MORE
Tiger Woods Hospitalized After Major Car Accident
LOS ANGELES (WBAP/KLIF) – Golfing great Tiger Woods has been hospitalized after a major car crash in California. Images coming in show an SUV on its side badly damaged. The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Office originally said Woods had to be removed from the vehicle with the jaws of life and was pinned inside the vehicle…… MORE
President Biden to Visit Texas to Discuss Impact of Winter Storm
WASHINGTON D.C. (WBAP/KLIF) – President Joe Biden will visit Texas later this week in the aftermath of last week’s winter storm. According to the White House, the President and the First Lady will travel to Houston on Friday. The Biden Administration granted a major disaster declaration for the state in the wake of widespread power…… MORE
Arrival of Federal COVID Vaccine Sites Prompts State to Reduce Number of Doses to DFW
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Department of State Health Services said Tuesday that it has reduced the number of COVID-19 vaccine doses to Dallas and Tarrant County due to the arrival of Federal vaccination sites in the region. “When you include the doses going to the FEMA sites, Dallas County providers are receiving 45,690 first…… MORE
DeSoto Police Investigating Deadly House Fire That Claimed the Lives of Two Children
DESOTO (WBAP/KLIF News) – DeSoto Police are investigating a deadly house fire that claimed the lives of two children. In a tweet Tuesday, investigators said the fire happened in the 100 block of Wildwood Court near Beltline and South Polk Street. DeSoto Fire Rescue Chief Jerry Duffield said the children, ages 1 and 2, were…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: 500k COVID Deaths In America
The White House held a vigil Monday after the country hit a grim milestone when it comes to COVID deaths. Fox’ Eben Brown joined Dave and Amy to explain.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Jeep Cherokee No More?
A popular car brand may have to rebrand and could become the latest victim of cancel culture. Is this one justified? Dave and Amy discuss.… MORE
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