DESOTO (WBAP/KLIF) – The acting Superintendent for DeSoto ISD is under fire for comments and memes posted on his social media page in year’s past. The posts date back as far as 2018 and included a meme of former NFL Quarterback Collin Kaepernick. The captioned photo read, “Kaepernick? Never heard of her.” Another post showed…… MORE
Dallas County Offers Temporary Housing for Qualifying COVID-19 Patients
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Temporary housing is now available for qualifying Dallas County residents who test positive for COVID-19. The housing is meant for those infected with COVID-19 who could put others at serious risk by returning home too soon. According to Dallas County Medical Director Phil Huang, that could include sharing small living quarters with…… MORE
Dallas County Lowers COVID-19 Risk Level as Case Numbers Continue to Drop
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County is no longer at its highest COVID-19 threat level as the number of cases in the county continues to drop. Since May, Dallas County has been at threat level “red” on its color coded chart, advising residents to stay home. But that level is now at “orange” or “extreme caution.”…… MORE
Efforts Continue to Stem Plume Spewing From Natural Gas Well Off Texas Coast
CORPUS CHRISTI (AP) – Crews continue to try and stem a plume spewing from a natural gas well platform about three miles off the coast of Padre Island. The efforts have been stymied by rough waters because no one has been able to reach the platform by boat. Officials said the environmental impact to the…… MORE
Historic Low Rates Set Mortgage Markets Ablaze
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – This is a great time to be in the market for a new home or to refinance your current one. A company called Black Knight has recently assessed the market after interest rates began to settle below three percent. What they found was that more than 18 million homeowners nationally have…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Eric Trump Joins the Show! And What Is “Wokefishing?”
0:24 — Eric Trump, the son of the President, joined Dave & Amy to talk about the President’s trip to Kenosha, Wisconsin. He also talked about why Joe Biden’s campaign points would hurt the country if elected. 8:88 — Have you heard of “wokefishing?” It’s a new dating term where people are pretending to be…… MORE
Allen ISD Officials Channel Their Inner Aerosmith & Run DMC to Welcome Kids Back to Campus
Allen, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Allen ISD took a unique approach to welcoming kids back to the classrooms today. District officials, including Allen High School Principal Matt Russell rapped their own version of the Aerosmith-Run D,C version of “Walk This Way.” “New procedures in place, with a mask on your face and a few other safety…… MORE
Top Fort Hood Commander Relieved of Duty Amid Mounting Suspicious Deaths
Fort Hood (AP) WBAP/KLIF – Amid public outcry over a series of homicides and allegations of sexual misconduct at fort hood, the US Army has ousted the post’s top commander, Major General Scott Efflandt; he was also denied a pending transfer to Fort Bliss in El Paso. The change was announced amid a widening investigation…… MORE
US Army: New Leadership At Fort Hood; Guillen Investigation Widens
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – U.S. Army officials have announced changes in leadership at Fort Hood amid what they said was a widening investigation into the slaying of a soldier at the Texas base. The Army said in a statement Tuesday that Maj. Gen. John B. Richardson IV will formally assume duties as deputy acting senior…… MORE
Fort Worth Seeing Record Breaking West Nile Activity
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Fort Worth has seen record numbers of West Nile Virus activity this year, prompting Tarrant County Public Health to issue a public health warning. The city has now had 110 positive mosquito samples for this season. In order to help residents fight mosquitoes, the city’s library will now be offering free…… MORE
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