WASHINGTON (AP) – Joe Biden is promising to shift production of medical equipment and other key pandemic-fighting products “back to U.S. soil,” creating jobs and bolstering a domestic supply chain he says has been exposed as inadequate and vulnerable by the coronavirus outbreak. The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee’s campaign released a plan Tuesday to reinforce…… MORE
Coronavirus Pandemic Prompts Cancellation of 2020 State Fair of Texas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The State Fair of Texas announced Tuesday that the 2020 fair is canceled out of safety precautions surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. The announcement comes as Texas experiences a significant increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. “It is with a heavy heart that we must announce the State Fair of Texas will…… MORE
FDA Adds to List of Toxic Hand Sanitizers Due to Methanol Risk, Issues Nationwide Recall
White Oak, MD (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Food and Drug Administration has added more brands to its list of recalled hand sanitizer products that may contain methanol. Two weeks ago, the FDA warned Americans to stop using nine hand sanitizer products over potential presence of the substance, also known as wood alcohol. The agency issued…… MORE
A Supreme Court Ruling, And A Talk With A Texas Congressman
<iframe src=”https://omny.fm/shows/klif-news-information-in-the-morning/7-7-2020/embed” width=”100%” height=”180″ frameborder=”0″ title=”7-7-2020″></iframe> A Major Supreme Court Ruling On The Electoral College, And A Conversation With Texas Congressman Michael Burgess… MORE
Attempted Lynching of a Black Man Thwarted in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, Indiana (WBAP/KLIF) – A black man in Indiana took to social media to recount an alleged assault by a group of white men who threatened to “get a noose” after claiming that he and his friends had trespassed on private property over the 4th of July weekend. Booker is a civil rights activist and member…… MORE
Texas Medical Association’s Stark Warning Against Texas GOP’s Live Convention in Houston
Austin, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Lt.Gov. Dan Patrick says he thinks the party’s decision to proceed with a live convention is “unwise,” but he plans to be there. “I watched all three hours of the SREC debate on Thursday night,” Patrick said in his statement. “I agree with the 20 people who believe it is…… MORE
Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick’s Broadcast Company Won Federal Loan
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Federal data shows Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s broadcasting company in Houston was among the Texas companies that received a government loan in the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic. Patrick spokeswoman Sherry Sylvester said received $179,000 from the federal Paycheck Protection Program. She says the money was used to cover…… MORE
Postponed Income Tax Deadline is Approaching
(AP) – As the coronavirus pandemic took hold this spring, the federal government postponed the traditional April 15 filing deadline until July 15. The move provided some economic and logistic relief for taxpayers dealing with the disruptions and uncertainty brought on by lockdowns, school closures and shuttered businesses. But now that new deadline is rapidly…… MORE
FC Dallas Withdraws From Major League Soccer Tournament
ORLANDO (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- COVID-19 continues to have an effect on the world of sports. On Monday, FC Dallas announced 10 players and one coach has tested positive for Coronavirus. The Major League Soccer organization then made the decision to withdrawal the team from the ‘MLS is Back Tournament’ just two days before its start in…… MORE
Girl Subject to Fort Worth Amber Alert Found Safe
Update: Hubanks was found safe Monday evening. Fort Worth Police tweeting that she was found safe at 7:20pm and that the investigation will continue. Original Story: FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- The Fort Worth Police Department has issued an Amber Alert for Miranda Hubanks. She is being described as a 13-year-old black girl who is…… MORE
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