0:24 — Some people are saying it’s unconstitutional for states like Texas to profile people at the border based off what state they live in (IE: Making people coming from Louisiana quarantine for 14 days). Constitutional lawyer Byron Henry joins Dave & Amy to talk about why they’re able to do it. 6:28 — One…… MORE
Trump to Announce Guidelines to Reopen Economy; 5.2 Million More Americans Seek Jobless Aid
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) – The wave of layoffs that has engulfed the U.S. economy since the coronavirus struck caused 5.2 million more people to seek unemployment benefits last week. Roughly 22 million have sought jobless benefits in the past month – easily the worst stretch of U.S. job losses on record. All told,…… MORE
Paxton Will Continue Fighting Efforts to Expand Mail-In Voting Amid COVID-19 Fears
Austin, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – After a state district judge signaled Wednesday that he may side with Democrats on the issue of mail-in voting during the coronavirus pandemic, Attorney General Ken Paxton has chimed in. Paxton issued a letter in response to Representative Stephanie Klick’s request for guidance on whether, under the Texas Election Code, Texans…… MORE
Judge Signals Easing Texas Mail-in Voting Rules amid Virus
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A judge appears ready to let Texas go forward with allowing voting by mail during the coronavirus outbreak. State District Judge Tim Sulak said Wednesday he was “inclined” to side with Democrats who sued to ease restrictions on mail-in voting in Texas. The ruling would deal a setback to Republican state…… MORE
Number of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Rises while Experts Insist Restrictions are Working
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Confirmed coronavirus cases in DFW continue to rise but medical experts say there is some good news with the latest numbers. Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 109 additional positive cases on Wednesday, bringing the total case count in Dallas County to 1,986. The 43rd death from COVID-19 in Dallas County was reported…… MORE
Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival Goes Virtual Due to COVID-19
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival has been rescheduled for this fall, but there’s still an opportunity to participate now in the springtime tradition. Due to COVID-19, the 2020 event has been postponed, with a tentative date in September. However, organizers are hosting a virtual Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival experience through…… MORE
Collin County Establishes Economic Recovery Task Force
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – Collin County Judge Chris Hill announced this week that he has established an Economic Recovery Task Force in response to the coronavirus pandemic. “As a result of COVID-19 and the economic shutdown that has happened as a result, Collin County families are now suffering from two dangerous threats,” Judge Hill said. “First, to…… MORE
City of Fort Worth Collecting Homemade Masks to Protect Essential Workers
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- In an effort to keep City of Fort Worth essential employees safe, The Fort Worth Public Library is hosting a collection drive for homemade masks. “We have a number of city employees who are still working directly with the public and keeping our city moving and we want to give them the…… MORE
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and FTC Blast Arlington Company Over False Coronavirus Cure Claims
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – An Arlington company accused of promoting false cures for coronvirus is trying to clear its name. According to the Federal Trade Commission, Resurgence Medical Spa LLC. claimed through social media posts that it’s Vitamin C infusions can prevent and cure the deadly virus. The company’s spokesperson Kelly Wooley denied the accusation.…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Defunding WHO, and Endorsing JOE
0:24 — Congressman Michael Burgess joins Dave & Amy to talk about President Trump’s harsh criticism of the World Health Organization, and how the coronavirus has gotten where it has in America so far. 6:29 — Obama finally endorses Biden…but what took so long? Allan Saxe joins us to break it down and analyze how…… MORE
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