Hood County, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The elections administrator for Hood County has resigned amid pressure from Trump loyalists to oust her, according to the Texas Tribune. The effort against Michele Carew over the past few months happened even though the former president won the county by a landslide in 2020. Carew, an election administrator with…… MORE
FDA Authorizes 1st E-Cigarette, Cites Benefits For Smokers
WASHINGTON (AP) – For the first time, U.S. heath officials have authorized an electronic cigarette, saying the R.J. Reynolds vaping device can benefit adult smokers. The Food and Drug Administration said data submitted by the company showed its Vuse e-cigarette helped smokers significantly cut back their use of cigarettes. Tuesday’s action is part of a…… MORE
Texas Man Sentenced in January 6th Breach of the Capitol
(WBAP/KLIF) — A Texas man gets his sentence for participating in the January 6th breech of the U.S. Capitol. U.S. District Court Judge Trevor McFadden sentenced 53 year old Eliel Rosa to 12 months probation. The Midland man was originally charged with 5 counts, including a felony charge of obstruction which carries a penalty of…… MORE
Governor Abbott Defends Ban on Vaccine Mandates
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott is defending his recently announced ban on vaccine mandates by any entity in Texas, including businesses. “The COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective, and our best defense against the virus, but should remain voluntary and never forced,” Governor Abbott said. The Governor joined Ernie Brown on Tuesday during WBAP’s…… MORE
DFW Based Airlines Plan to Keep Vaccine Mandates in Place, Despite Governor’s Order
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Vaccine requirements for employees at two DFW based airlines aren’t changing, despite Governor Abbott’s ban on vaccine mandates. An executive order issued by Governor Abbott on Monday bans private businesses from mandating the COVID vaccine for employees. But, both Southwest and American Airlines said on Tuesday that President Biden’s federal vaccine mandate…… MORE
Tarrant County Online Sex Trafficking Sting Nets 115 Arrests
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News) – A joint operation among Tarrant County law enforcement and state officials led to the felony arrests of 115 men accused of sex trafficking. Operation “Buyer Beware” took advantage of a new law that increases the penalties for those accused of sex trafficking from a misdemeanor to a felony. The law,…… MORE
Argument Over Alabama, Texas A&M Game Led to Fatal Shooting
BESSEMER, Ala. (AP) – Police say an argument over the University of Alabama football team’s loss to Texas A&M led to a deadly shooting at an Alabama home. Lt. Christian Clemons says two men started fighting over which team was better at a gathering in Bessemer when the game was in its final minutes Saturday…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Superman is Bisexual, and Gender Neutral Toy Aisles
The new Superman is now bisexual, and California signs a law forcing retailers to have gender neutral toy aisles. Why?? Dave & Amy talk about that, and the latest scandal involving Raiders coach Jon Gruden.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Ben & Jerry’s Gets Caught Being Hypocritical
The owners of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream did an interview where they were asked about their decision not to sell in certain parts of Israel. Then…they got caught in their hypocrisy. Dave & Amy react to the audio.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Abbott Says Texas Can’t Mandate Vaccines
Governor Abbott has issued another executive order saying no entity in Texas can mandate vaccines. How will it stand legally? Dave & Amy talk to constitutional lawyer David Coale about it.… MORE
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