0:25 — President Trump in Dallas Thursday means Dave and Scott speak directly to the White House! Assistant to the President and Director of the Domestic Policy Council Brooke Rollins joined the show to talk about the President’s trip and his actions to improve the criminal justice system in America. 9:03 — Professional golf is…… MORE
Authorities probe radio, website disruptions during protests
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Authorities are investigating interference with police radio communications, websites and networks used by law enforcement and other officials during recent U.S. protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Although the efforts to disrupt police radios and take down websites in Minnesota, Illinois and Texas aren’t considered technically difficult hacks,…… MORE
Hospitalization Record Hit For Third Day in a Row
(WBAP/KLIF) — Texas has again hit a record number of hospitalized patients with COVID-19. more than 2,500 new cases were reported on Wednesday, by far the largest single-day total in the Lone Star State. The more than 2,100 hospital admissions marks a third consecutive day a new high has been reached, as Coronavirus cases are…… MORE
FEMA Denies Dallas County’s Appeal for Tornado Relief
(WBAP/KLIF) — Dallas County has been denied tornado relief from the federal government for a second time. Texas governor Greg Abbott appealed FEMA’s March 31st decision to deny Dallas County a major disaster declaration. The designation would have provided a 75% federal reimbursement of the $190 million in damages caused by last year’s tornadoes. Dallas…… MORE
NASCAR Bans Confederate Flags at Tracks
(WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- NASCAR has officially banned the confederate flag from all tracks, races, and any other events the organization puts on. “The black community and all people of color have suffered in our county and it has taken far too long for us to here their demands for change our sport must do better our county…… MORE
President Trump to Address “Disparities” in American Communities During Dallas Round Table
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) -President Donald Trump will meet with leaders in law enforcement, the North Texas faith community, and small businesses on Thursday afternoon in Dallas. The meeting is part of the Trump Administration’s efforts to address “disparities” in American communities. According to the White House, the President will participate in a round table discussion called…… MORE
Additional 300 COVID-19 Cases in Dallas County, City Plans for Additional Walk Up Sites, Resources for Protesters
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Dallas County Health and Human Services reports a record 300 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total case count in Dallas County to 12,945, including 274 deaths. No reports of recovered cases were available on the website. The additional 3 deaths being reported include: – A woman in her 40’s who was a resident of…… MORE
Nolan Ryan: “Don’t Be a Knucklehead”
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Baseball Hall of Famer, Nolan Ryan has released a public service announcement encouraging Texans to follow health and safety protocols as they resume normal activities. Texas is in Phase 3 of Governor Greg Abbott’s plan to re-open the state. Businesses including bars, gyms and indoor wedding venues are operating at 50% capacity.…… MORE
Fed to Keep Buying Bonds and Sees No Rate Hike through 2022
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Reserve says it will keep buying bonds to maintain low borrowing rates and support the U.S. economy in the midst of a recession. And it says nearly all the Fed’s policymakers foresee no rate hike through 2022. The Fed has cut its benchmark short-term rate to near zero. Keeping its…… MORE
Congresswoman Kay Granger Announces $8.7 Million in HUD Grants to Assist Tarrant County Homeless Amid COVID-19
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Congresswoman Kay Granger, top Republican on the House Appropriations Committee, announced today that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will award Tarrant County $8.7 million from HUD’s Emergency Solutions Grant Program, with $6 million going specifically to Fort Worth. The funds will support local efforts in coronavirus prevention and response…… MORE
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