(WBAP/KLIF) — The Texas State Fair is gearing up for an in-person celebration with COVID guidelines. the 2021 Fair in Dallas will ask visitors to wear masks indoors and offer vaccinations. According to the Fair’s Karissa Condoianis, last year’s fair was reduced to a drive-thru event, which had huge financial implications. This year, organizers are…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: The State Fair Will Go On!
Last year, the State Fair of Texas was a shell of itself. In 2021, we’re back to full speed ahead! Karissa Condoianis is with the Fair and joined Dave & Amy to talk about the return to normal, and then Dave & Amy have some audio from Bill Maher where he provides perspective to liberals…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Ida Makes Landfall, and the Afghanistan Deadline Nears
Louisiana is in a state of emergency after Hurricane Ida makes landfall, and the updates out of Afghanistan continue to be alarming as the withdrawal deadline is just 24 hours away. Dave & Amy discuss in today’s KLIFnotes.… MORE
Tropical Storm Ida Still a Threat
Hurricane Ida made landfall southwest of New Orleans with 150 mph winds about 11A CDT Sunday. Although not a direct strike, the entire City of New Orleans is without power. If New Orleans’ drainage pumps are on generator-powered, they might keep the city from catastrophic flooding. For DFW: Today, Mostly Sunny, Humid, 95 / 78,…… MORE
Texas Marine Among Those Killed in Afghanistan
(WBAP/KLIF) — One of the 13 service members killed in Afghanistan is from Texas. 20 year old David Lee Espinoza died in the bombing at Kabul’s international airport, Thursday. The Marine was born in Laredo and grew up in Rio Bravo. The Lyndon B. Johnson high school graduate was honored by the city of Laredo with…… MORE
Cowboys Let Saints Practice At AT&T Stadium
UNDATED (AP) – A person with knowledge of the decision says the New Orleans Saints are planning to practice this week at the home of the Dallas Cowboys after evacuating because of Hurricane Ida. The Saints are scheduled to practice Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at AT&T Stadium before taking a break heading into the regular…… MORE
Texas Man Who Worked Against COVID Measures Dies From Virus
SAN ANGELO, Texas (AP) — A man who led efforts in his Central Texas community against mask wearing and other preventative measures during the coronavirus pandemic has died from COVID-19, one month after being admitted to the emergency room. Caleb Wallace died on Saturday, his wife Jessica Wallace said on a GoFundMe page where she…… MORE
Hurricane Ida Floods North Texas with Evacuees
(WBAP/KLIF) — Hurricane Ida is flooding North Texas with storm evacuees. Hundreds of families seeking shelter from the category 4 hurricane have filled North Texas hotels to wait out the storm. One marine family is staying at the Embassy Suites in North Dallas. Ethan Fought says his family left their home and all their belongings to…… MORE
North Texas Volunteers Head to Louisiana to Assist with Aftermath of Hurricane Ida
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Volunteers from North Texas are headed east to respond to the impacts of hurricane Ida, which made landfall in Southeastern Louisiana Sunday afternoon. Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards called Hurricane Ida historic. “This is one of the strongest storms to make landfall here in modern times,” the Governor said. John Hall, with…… MORE
Suspect Shot after Plano Police say he Opened Fire Inside Police Headquarters
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – A man was hospitalized Sunday after Police said her opened fire inside Plano Police Headquarters. According to Police, Officers responded to a Meet Complainant incident in front of the Plano Police Department Headquarters on 14th Street. The incident described a male, wearing a black shirt and mask, who was behaving erratically. Police said…… MORE
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