Washington – Westwood One (WBAP/KLIF) – The Republican-led Senate Intelligence Committee released its the latest installment of ”Counterintelligence Threats and Vulnerabilities’ reveals significant ties between Russia and the 2016 Trump campaign. The Senate intelligence committee has concluded the Kremlin launched an aggressive effort to interfere in the 2016 presidential contest on behalf of Donald Trump and…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Biden’s Official, and Governor Abbott Stomps on Defunding Police
0:26 — The Democrats made it official! Joe Biden is their guy. Dave & Scott linked up with Allan Saxe to talk about the convention, and whether or not the parade of Republicans speaking on behalf of Democrats could actually have an impact on the November election. 9:18 — The Governor stopped by Fort Worth…… MORE
Black History Museum Displays Confederate Statue to ‘Confront Slavery’s Painful Legacy’
HOUSTON (AP) – A Houston museum dedicated to conserving African American culture says its decision to display a more than 100-year-old Confederate statue is about providing Black Americans with a way to confront slavery’s painful legacy and include their lived experiences in the conversation. The towering bronze statue, called ‘Spirit of The Confederacy,’ was removed…… MORE
BREAKING: Massive Fire at Poly America Plant in Grand Prairie Threatens Businesses
UPDATED: 8/19/20 Grand Prairie, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A massive fire at the Poly America plant in Grand Prairie will likely continue to burn throughout the day and tomorrow. Officials have encouraged residents in the area to self-evacuate as fumes coming from the blaze could be harmful to anyone who suffers from breathing problems, according to…… MORE
Cowboys’ Elliott Feeling Strong After COVID-19 Recovery
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Ezekiel Elliott wondered for several weeks during the NFL’s coronavirus shutdown how his COVID-19 infection would affect training camp a year after the star running back of the Dallas Cowboys missed the entire preseason over his contract. The two-time rushing champion hasn’t missed any time during camp, which is being held at team…… MORE
Joe Biden Wins Democratic Presidential Nomination
(WBAP/KLIF) — Democrats formally nominated Joe Biden as their 2020 presidential nominee Tuesday night, as party officials and activists from across the nation gave the former vice president their overwhelming support during his party’s all-virtual national convention. The moment marked a political high point for Biden, who had sought the presidency twice before and is now…… MORE
DFW COVID-19 Cases Approach 124,000
(WBAP/KLIF) — More than 1,600 new cases of the Coronavirus have popped up in the D-F-W area. Dallas county listed 787 newly infected residents, Tarrant 460, while Collin and Centon counties combined for 370 new COVID-19 cases. Over 500 of positive tests in Dallas county are actually backlogged tests from June. The Metroplex is closing…… MORE
Fort Worth Gun Show Aug 21-23 at Will Rogers
FORT WROTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The Original Fort Worth Gun Show is happening August 21-23 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center. Fort Worth Events Director Mike Crum said they anticipate several thousands to attend. Crum said they will have local and state regulations in place. “Folks attending the show will be expected to mask up and we…… MORE
Dallas City Council Committee says DPD Report on Protest Response Lacks Transparency
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Members of the Dallas City Council’s Public Safety Committee believe a recent report from the Dallas Police Department on its response to May protests and riots lacks transparency. The report comes after allegations from protesters of excessive force by Police. Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall acknowledged during a special called committee meeting…… MORE
Amazon Adding 600 Jobs in DFW
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Amazon will create 600 new jobs in the city of Dallas and will lease an addition 100,000 square foot area in Galleria Towers. The city is one of six Amazon is said to be increasing manpower, including Manhattan, Phoenix, San Diego, Denver and Detroit. The average job will pay an annual salary of…… MORE
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