0:29 — The attorney for Shelley Luther, Warren Norred, joined Amy & Scott to talk about why the salon owner is in jail, how much support she has received from other Texans, and what their plan moving forward is in terms of appealing the judge’s decision. 9:49 — State Representative Matt Shaheen (R-Plano) joins the…… MORE
Fundraising Page for Jailed Dallas Salon Owner Hits $500k, Conservative Leaders Weigh in
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- A GoFundMe page supporting a Dallas salon owner reaches at half a million dollars. The fundraising page supporting Salon A La Mode owner Shelley Luther is at over $500,000. Luther was sentenced to 7 days in jail and ordered to pay a $7,000 fine for opening up her salon amid state Coronavirus restrictions. Luther said she…… MORE
Kroger Health Bringing COVID-19 Testing Sights to DFW
DALLAS/FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- As the number of COVID-19 cases in DFW continues to rise, Kroger has announced plans to expand its free drive thru testing model to Dallas and Fort Worth. The south Dallas location will begin operation May 9th while the Fort Worth spot will begin testing May 7th. Each sight plan to…… MORE
Huge Layoffs In the Wings for Major Airlines
(WBAP/KLIF) — Airline travel may take two years to return to normal. Travel demand has dropped to less than 10% of historic levels and the Coronavirus pandemic could cause massive airline industry lay-offs. With the scare of Coronavirus detouring many Americans from travel, the airlines are taking a massive hit. According to airline industry expert…… MORE
Call to Release Dallas Salon Owner from Jail Grows Louder
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Texans and state leaders are pushing back against a Dallas judge’s decision to jail a local salon owner who refused to close her business amid coronavirus stay at home orders. The Attorney General is calling for Shelley Luther’s immediate release. Chants of “Pardon Shelley” were heard from a crowd in Downtown Dallas on…… MORE
Blue Angels Honor North Texas First Responders
NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF) – First responders across DFW were honored Wednesday during a flyover by the Navy’s Blue Angels. The jets have been making special appearances in cities across the country as a way to show appreciation to doctors, nurses and other essential workers during the Coronavirus Pandemic. The Jets were in the metroplex for…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Kay Granger Joins The Show, and Hair Salons are Back!
0:29 — In today’s KLIF notes, Amy and Scott talk about the Governor’s plan to reopen salons and other businesses by the end of the week. We also talk about the Dallas salon owner who’s now in jail because of defying Dallas County’s order to stay closed. 9:15 — Congresswoman Kay Granger joins the show…… MORE
City of Arlington to Distribute 250k Free Protective Masks to Businesses and Restaurant Employees
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Arlington has partnered with Tarrant County, the Texas Rangers, Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce, Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau and Downtown Arlington Management Corporation to provide protective masks for free to employees at Arlington businesses and restaurants. These 250,000 masks, which will be distributed to businesses on a first-come, first-serve…… MORE
North Texas Giving Day Now Raises Over $20 Million to More than 2,500 Local Nonprofits
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- North Texas Giving Tuesday Now, the joint giving effort between United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Communities Foundation of Texas, and Dallas Cowboys, closed out 18 hours of philanthropy with nearly 45,000 donors giving more than $20.7 million to more than 2,500 North Texas nonprofits. Additionally, more than 9,400 donors pledged nearly 300,000 volunteer…… MORE
Dallas County Makes Governor’s Recommendations Mandatory
(WBAP/KLIF) — After Governor Greg Abbott gave orders for opening Texas, Dallas County commissioners filed a supplemental order that affects businesses. Judge Clay Jenkins says the recommendations made by the governor are now requirements in Dallas county. Jenkins is confident local businesses will follow the new regulations. He says the new order deals with how…… MORE
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