ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- UPDATE: The Arlington Police Department has made an arrest in connection to the murder of Jordan Hightower, a convenience store clerk who was shot and killed at his workplace on Sunday, January 17, 2021. Thursday morning, officers took 18-year-old Dorian Woodard, of Arlington, into custody without incident. He has been charged with one…… MORE
Life Sentence Commuted for Dallas Man in Last Minute Batch of Presidential Clemency
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A North Texas man is free from prison after having his sentenced commuted in the final hours of Donald Trump’s presidency. Before leaving Office on Wednesday former President Trump granted clemency for more than 140 people, including a commuted life sentence for Ferrell Scoot, the Dallas man sentenced to life in prison…… MORE
Biden Takes the Helm as President: ‘Democracy has Prevailed’
WASHINGTON (AP) – Joe Biden has sworn the oath of office to become the 46th president of the United States, declaring that “democracy has prevailed.” He takes the helm of a deeply divided nation and inherit a confluence of crises arguably greater than any faced by his predecessors. But there were comforting signs of tradition…… MORE
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Not on President Trump’s Pardon List
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton still has the cloud of a federal investigation hanging over him after President Trump’s 11th hour pardon list was released without his name on it. Seven top officials within Paxton’s office accused him of bribery and abuse of office. They have all been fired or resigned. In…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Congressman Michael Burgess on Biden Inauguration
What does Congressman Michael Burgess think about the legacy President Trump leaves behind? He joined Dave & Amy to talk about it on Joe Biden’s inauguration day.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne on Biden Inauguration
How does a freshman Congresswoman plan to tackle her first term in Congress, immediately after President Trump’s administration heads out the White House door? Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne joined Dave & Amy to talk about it.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: President Trump’s Farewell Address
President Trump released a farewell address to the American people. Dave and Amy have the audio and reaction in today’s KLIFnotes.… MORE
Trump’s Final Pardons Include His Indicted Former Chief Strategist Steve Bannon
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump has pardoned former chief strategist Steve Bannon as part of a late flurry of clemency action benefiting nearly 150 people, including rap stars and former members of Congress. Bannon was pulled from a luxury yacht and arrested in late August on allegations that he and three associates ripped off…… MORE
Donald Trump to Leave White House As His Presidency Winds Down [WATCH]
UPDATED 1/20/21 7:35AM: Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – President Trump speaks at Joint Base Andrews before departing Washington, DC for Florida. Donald Trump has left the White House for the final time as president. After Trump emerged from the building he spoke briefly to aides and supports and said, “It’s been a great honor.” Watch the latest…… MORE
Teeter-totters at U.S.-Mexico Border Win UK Design Prize
LONDON (AP) — A collection of teeter-totters that briefly allowed children on both sides of the US-Mexico border wall to play together has won a prize from London’s Design Museum. The three hot-pink seesaws were installed through the slats of the wall, with one seat in the El Paso, Texas suburb of Sunland Park, New…… MORE
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