KAUFMAN COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF) – The Kaufman County Sheriff’ Office is investigating a deadly overnight shooting that prompted two Forney ISD schools to cancel classes for the day. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the shooting happened just after 3 a.m. on Wednesday in the 6100 block of Falcon Way, north of Forney city limits. Officers found…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Monica Lewinsky Slams Cancel Culture, Talks Clinton
As FX releases its newest American Crime Story series about the Clinton impeachment, Monica Lewinsky is speaking out about cancel culture and shaming. Dave and Amy react to her comments, and what she said when asked if President Clinton owes her an apology.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Rand Paul Says Fauci Should Be Punished
A new set of documents released seems to point more and more to Dr. Fauci funding the research that led to COVID-19, and Senator Rand Paul is doubling down on claims that Dr. Fauci is a liar. Dave & Amy react to the audio, and then to Rolling Stone admitting they’re fake news when it…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Impact of the New Texas Voting Law
Now that the much-debated Texas voting law is signed and in place, how will it actually impact voting in Texas? Dave & Amy check in with SMU political scientist Cal Jillson for his thoughts on that and President Biden’s declining approval ratings.… MORE
Report: Children Account for 22% of All New COVID-19 Cases
Dallas/Fort Worth – As new daily COVID-19 cases continue to soar across Texas and nationwide, the American Academy of Pediatrics on Tuesday said that children now account for 22% of new cases in the U.S. In many cases children showed symptoms just days after started school, a testament highly infectious and rapidly spreading Delta variant.…… MORE
Texas GOP Betting On Hard Right Turn
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republicans in America’s largest conservative state for years racked up victories under the slogan “Keep Texas Red,” a pledge to quash a coming blue wave that Democrats argued was inevitable given shifting demographics. Now, those population transformations have arrived, with the 2020 census confirming that the state got bigger, more suburban and…… MORE
Texas Governor Defends Abortion Law With No Rape Exceptions
DALLAS (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday defended a new state law banning most abortions that also does not provide exceptions for cases of rape or incest, saying it does not force victims to give birth even though it prohibits abortions before some women know they’re pregnant. Abbott, a Republican, added that Texas…… MORE
Granbury VFW to Honor First Responders on 9/11 Anniversary
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Granbury VFW is leading an effort to honor first responders on the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Community groups plan to serve a free meal to every first responder in Hood County on Saturday, September 11th. Local VFW representative Ricky Johnson says over 200 first responders will dine on brisket and pulled pork.The…… MORE
Governor Abbott Announces Third Special Session Date and Agenda
AUSTIN – Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Wednesday that he will convene a third special legislative session at 10 a.m. on Monday, September 20, 2021. The proclamation identifies 5 agenda items for the third Special Session. “The Texas Legislature now has the opportunity to redraw legislative and congressional districts in accordance with the new census…… MORE
Hurricane Ida Power Outages, Misery Persist 9 Days Later
NEW ORLEANS (AP) – More than 400,000 homes and businesses in Louisiana still don’t have power nine days after Hurricane Ida. The state Public Service Commission said Tuesday that 98% of utility customers in the four hardest-hit parishes remain without electricity. In contrast, nearly all power has been restored in the capital city of Baton…… MORE
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