(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
KLIF Morning News: Dave Says Life Is Good
The way the news is presented, it sure seems like everything in the world is doom and gloom. But Dave Williams has some perspective for you that may tell a different story.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Fauci’s Flip Flop on Airline Vaccine Idea
Dr. Fauci turned some heads when he suggested airline passengers be required to get the COVID vaccine, but he’s flip flopping on that idea. Dave Williams talks to Fox’s Eben Brown about it, and then Dave & Scott talk about how an Amazon Alexa accidentally told a young girl to try a dangerous Tik Tok…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Biden’s About Face, and More Vaccine Questions
Not long after saying COVID is a states’ issue, President Biden is touting another federal plan to combat the virus. Dave Williams & Scott Sidway talk about that and some new questions about COVID vaccines in today’s KLIFnotes.… MORE
5 Texas Centers Run Out of Treatment Effective for Omicron
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Infusion centers in five large Texas metros have exhausted their supply of the antibody drug that is most effective against the more-transmissible omicron variant. The Texas Department of Health and Human Services said centers in Austin, El Paso, Fort Worth, San Antonio and the Houston area have run out of sotrovimab,…… MORE
Dallas County Health Officials Raise Coronavirus Threat Level to ‘Red’
(WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County Public Health officials on Tuesday, Dec. 28, raised the county’s COVID-19 threat level to RED — which indicates high risk of transmission. County health officials initially decided to keep the threat level at orange last Tuesday, but have since decided to raise the level with the Omicron variant continuing to rapidly…… MORE
John Madden, Hall of Fame Coach and Broadcaster, Dies at 85
NEW YORK (AP) – The NFL says Hall of Fame coach turned broadcaster John Madden has died at age 85. Madden’s exuberant calls combined with simple explanations provided a weekly soundtrack to NFL games for three decades. The league says he died unexpectedly on Tuesday morning and did not provide a cause. Coaching the renegade…… MORE
One Arrested, Another Released in Garland Convenience Store Shooting
GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF) – Garland Police are again searching for a suspect in a convenience store shooting that left three teenagers dead. Police said Tuesday that the 14-year-old who was arrested and initially thought to be the shooter has been released. “Detectives learned that the 14-year-old male who was taken into custody [Monday] has intimate knowledge…… MORE
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