HOUSTON (AP) – President Donald Trump has criticized a privately built border wall in the Rio Grande Valley that’s showing signs of erosion months after it was completed. The three-mile structure was built by Tommy Fischer, who was awarded a $1.7 billion contract to build more walls, after a Trump supporting group raised money online…… MORE
Grapevine’s 34th Annual Grapefest Festival Cancelled Due to COVID-19
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – In support of State of Texas and the City of Grapevine’s guidelines and procedures to stem the spread of COVID-19, the 34th Annual GrapeFest – A Texas Wine Experience has been cancelled. “We made the difficult decision to cancel the festival,” said Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director, Paul W. McCallum.…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Trump Can’t Lose Texas, Can He? And Gov. Abbott’s Potential Lockdown
0:29 — A new poll puts Joe Biden ahead of President Trump in Texas. Is it even possible that it stays that way?? Amy & Scott spoke with SMU Political Scientist Cal Jillson about what it’ll take to win Texas, and what the President needs to do to win four more years. 9:31 — Governor…… MORE
Washington Redskins Will Get A New Name
Washington, DC (AP) The Washington NFL team is shedding the “Redskins” name effective immediately. The change comes less than two weeks after owner Dan Snyder launched an organizational review amid pressure from sponsors to make a change. A new name for one of football’s oldest franchises must still be selected and it’s unclear how soon…… MORE
Report: Internal CDC Documents Warn Full School Reopening is ‘Highest risk’ for COVID-19 Spread
Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – Internal documents from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned that fully reopening K-12 schools and universities would be the “highest risk” for the spread of coronavirus, according to a New York Times report, as President Donald Trump and his administration push for students and teachers to return in-person to…… MORE
‘The worst is yet to come’ as Gov. Abbott Warns of Another Lockdown
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Gov. Greg Abbott warns if spread of COVID-19 doesn’t slow, “The next step would have to be a lockdown.” Abbott comments to Lubbock’s KLBK-TV came as as nearly 80 Texas counties have opted out of his statewide mask mandate, while others are simply refusing to enforce it. Texas continues to be among…… MORE
Lynn County Sheriff Dies After Fight with COVID-19
LYNN COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Lynn county sheriff Abraham Vega died Saturday after battling the Coronavirus. Vega was diagnosed with COVID-19 recently and was put on a ventilator for nine days at a hospital in Lubbock before being airlifted to Dallas on July 7th. No more information on his death is available at this time. Vega…… MORE
Dallas County Reports Over 1,100 New COVID-19 Cases on Sunday
NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- North Texas COVID-19 numbers rise again. Dallas County on Sunday reported 1,174 new cases of Coronavirus and two deaths. This brings the county total to 33,800 with 451 deaths Tarrant County reported 404 new cases and four deaths. 694 total residents have been hospitalized with over 8000 making full recoveries. 272…… MORE
Salvation Army Activates Cooling Stations as Heat Advisory Continues
DFW (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- As Texas sees enters the hottest time of the year the salvation army has activated multiple cooling stations throughout north Texas. These stations will provide portable fans, air conditioning, and ice cold water bottles. DFW remains in a heat advisory through Monday and highs will remain in the upper 90’s throughout the…… MORE
21 Injured in Explosion and Fire on Naval Ship in San Diego
SAN DIEGO (AP) – Twenty-one people have suffered minor injuries in an explosion and fire Sunday on board a ship at Naval Base San Diego. The blaze called in shortly before 9 a.m. on the USS Bonhomme Richard. The cause is under investigation. Officials don’t immediately know where on the 840-foot amphibious assault vessel the…… MORE
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