President-Elect Joe Biden has laid out his financial plans for handling COVID once he enters the White House, and it includes a minimum wage hike alongside more stimulus money. Dave & Amy tell you about it, and more, in today’s KLIFnotes.… MORE
Some DISD Students May Soon Have A Longer School Year
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Independent School District is trying to find a way to help students who aren’t doing well with the on-line learning imposed on them by the coronavirus pandemic. DISD’s Board of Trustees considered three alternate school calendars during Thursday night’s meeting. Two of them would extend the school year for five…… MORE
Prosecutor: Grapevine Man Aimed ‘To Take Hostages’ In Capitol Riot
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – A prosecutor says a retired Air Force officer who was part of the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol carried plastic zip-tie handcuffs because he meant “to take hostages.” Retired Lieutenant Colonel Larry Rendall Brock Jr. appeared at a detention hearing in Fort Worth, Texas, on Thursday. The 53-year-old is…… MORE
Loan Application Deadline Extended for Small Business Owners Impacted by Covid-19
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Small business owners impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic now have until December 31st 2021 to apply for a loan. The U.S. Small Business Administration extended the deadline as a result of the recent bipartisan Covid-19 Relief Bill passed by Congress and enacted by President Trump To date, the SBA has approved $197 billion in low-interest loans, which provide working capital funds to small businesses, nonprofits…… MORE
Dallas Leaders Bicker Following Confusion Surrounding Vaccination Mega-Center
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Dallas and Dallas county are butting heads over communication surrounding the COVID-19 vaccination center at Fair Park. There was some Confusion in Dallas this week after word got out that County Judge Clay Jenkins allowed walk-ins without requiring registration at the Fair Park vaccination mega-center for one day for…… MORE
21,000 National Guard Troops Approved for DC
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. officials say Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy has approved bringing in 21,000 National Guard members to Washington, D.C., to assist with security surrounding the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. Army officials have been grappling with requests for assistance from a number of law enforcement agencies who will be providing security across the…… MORE
Texas Solicitor General Kyle Hawkins Resigns
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – The shakeup at embattled Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office continues. Texas Solicitor General Kyle Hawkins tendered his resignation Tuesday, January 12th and will remain in his position until February 1st. In a statement, Hawkins didn’t specify why he was leaving but praised Paxton as a “stalwart advocate for Texas.” Paxton…… MORE
Portion of Dallas Street to be Renamed in Honor of Botham Jean
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A portion of Lamar Street in Dallas is being renamed after the late Botham Jean. Jean was shot and killed inside his apartment on Lamar in September of 2018 by former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger who was convicted of murder. Jean’s mother, Allison Jean, urged the Dallas City Council to approve…… MORE
Plano Fire Chief Battling COVID-19; ‘This is not a hoax. This is real. It’s very dangerous.’
Plano, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The Plano Fire Department chief has gone public from his coronavirus hospital bed where he’s been battling the virus for nearly two weeks. Chief Sam Greif told WFAA that he got his COVID shot on Monday, December 28th; little did he know, he was was already positive at the time. “I…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Masks Forever??
There’s one country who has a medical official saying we may be wearing masks forever because COVID will always be with us! What!? Dave and Amy explains.… MORE
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