(WBAP/KLIF) — One Forth Worth hospital is feeling the stress of the latest pandemic surge. A new spike of COVID-19 has DFW hospitals concerned about the number of patients and a potential shortage of staff. Nurse Charlsea Prichard at Texas Health Harris Hospital says following vaccine availability and a decline in cases this summer, they…… MORE
Oil Tycoon & Philanthropist William “Tex” Moncrief Dies
(WBAP/KLIF) — Fort Worth oil tycoon and philanthropist William “Tex” Moncrief is dead at the age of 101. Moncrief, who died Wednesday, was best known for his philanthropy through the William A. and Elizabeth B. Moncrief Foundation, which contributed to educational, health and civic organizations. Moncrief’s statue is on the campus of the University of…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Are Baby Names Weirder Now Than Ever?
A list of trending-up baby names from 2021 was compiled, and it even projects forward what some of next year’s trending names could be. How weird are they?? You may be surprised in the direction they’re going. Dave & Scott go over the list.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: The Flu Is “Back,” Apparently
After a record low in flu cases in 2020, the flu is surging back in 2021. Why is this? Dave Williams talks to Fox’s Tonya J. Powers about it, after Dave & Scott talk about Oklahoma vs. Texas marijuana laws.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Is Testing For Omicron Even Accurate?
There’s increased chatter about how effective some of these at-home COVID tests really are, and a shooting out of Garland is grabbing national headlines because it its unique nature. Dave & Scott discuss that and more in today’s KLIFnotes.… MORE
Ghislaine Maxwell Convicted in Epstein Sex Abuse Case
NEW YORK (AP) – The British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell has been convicted of helping lure teenage girls to be sexually abused by the late Jeffrey Epstein. The verdict announced Wednesday capped a monthlong trial featuring accounts of the sexual exploitation of girls as young as 14. Jurors deliberated for five full days before finding Maxwell…… MORE
Garland Police Identify Suspect in Convenience Store Shooting
GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF) – Garland Police are actively searching for a 14-year-old suspect in the December 26th convenience store shooting that left three teenagers dead. According to the Garland Police Department, detectives have discovered evidence identifying Abel Elias Acosta as the suspected shooter. “It is typically not the practice of the Garland Police Department to release…… MORE
Irving Based Biofuel Producer Announces Mega Merger
(WBAP/KLIF) — A mega merger announced for an Irving based company. A billion dollar merger is in the works for Darling Ingredients that would enable the company to produce bio-friendly hydrocarbon fuel. Darling CEO Randy Stuewe announced plans for agri-foods reprocessing firm Darling to purchase Valley Proteins of Virginia for $1.1 billion. Valley employs 1,900…… MORE
Texas Economy Increases Despite COVID or Supply Chain Issues.
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Texas economy continues to rebound despite the ongoing pandemic and supply chain issues. According to new surveys from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, the state’s manufacturing sector saw growth in December, while several parts of the service sector showed a slower pace of acceleration. Texas firms cite staffing shortages and supply…… MORE
Two North Texas Cities Try to Curb Illegal Fireworks
(WBAP/KLIF) — Two cities in the Metroplex are trying to curb illegal celebrations this New Year’s Eve. Arlington and Fort Worth have implemented ways for residents to report such activity. Fort Worth Fire Department’s Mike Drivdahl gives details in a city released video. https://www.facebook.com/InsideFWPD/videos/1064225327764009 it’s as easy as using your smart phone to access the…… MORE
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