AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott has tested positive for COVID-19. He is currently isolating in the Governor’s mansion receiving monoclonal antibody treatment. His office says he has no symptoms as he is in good health and fully vaccinated against the virus. Abbott is tested daily according to his office. “Governor Abbott is in constant…… MORE
Texas Baptist Men Sending Help to Haiti
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A volunteer group based in North Texas is helping the people of Haiti recover from this month’s 7.2 magnitude earthquake that left more than 1,000 people dead, and thousands of others hurt. “This earthquake has devastated Haiti,” said Texas Baptist Men Spokesperson, John Hall. “It has rocked the foundation of this country.…… MORE
Taliban Vow to Honor Women’s Rights but within Islamic Law
Afghanistan (AP) – The Taliban have vowed to respect women’s rights, forgive those who resisted them and ensure a secure Afghanistan. The promises Tuesday are part of a publicity blitz aimed at convincing world powers and a fearful population that they have changed. Following a lightning offensive across Afghanistan that saw many cities fall to…… MORE
Refugee Services of Texas Prepares to Resettle Afghan Refugees
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Hundreds of Afghan refugees are expected to arrive in Texas in coming weeks in the wake of the United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan. The move comes as the Taliban takes control of the country. Refugee Services of Texas is working with its national refugee resettlement partners and the U.S. government to offer…… MORE
Blue Alert Issued for Suspect In Shooting of Clay County Deputy, Crime Stoppers Offering $5,500 Reward
CLAY COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News) – The search continues for the suspect accused of shooting a Clay County Sheriff’s deputy. A statewide Blue Alert was issued Monday night, after a man opened fire on the deputy during a traffic stop near the Jolly Truck Stop just southeast of Wichita Falls. Clay County Sheriff Jeffrey Lyde said Deputy…… MORE
Republican Congressman & Afghan Vet Has Harsh Words for Biden/Trump on Troop Pullout
Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – Holding no punches in a series of tweets, Afghanistan War veteran and U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R/IL) took aim at both President Joe Biden and former President Trump for the the rapid withdrawal of American troops, and subsequent take-over of the war-torn nation by the Taliban. “This is a disaster, and a…… MORE
US to recommend COVID vaccine boosters at 8 months
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health experts are expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans, regardless of age, eight months after they received their second dose of the shot, to ensure lasting protection against the coronavirus as the delta variant spreads across the country. Federal health officials have been actively looking at whether extra…… MORE
State Health Officials Ask FEMA for 5 Mobile Morgues
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – After a review of COVID fatalities caused by the latest delta variant triggered surge of covid-19 cases hospitalization and deaths, the Texas Department of State Health services has requested five mortuary trailers. DSHS made the request to FEMA on August 4th and told CBS-Austin that is “a normal part of preparedness to…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: The Global Warming Study You Won’t Hear Anywhere Else
It turns out, according to a bunch of scientists, the rising temperature of Earth may not just be attributed to humans. It could actually be….wait for it…the sun! Dave and Scott explore this study and talk about why you probably won’t hear about it many other places.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Texas Supreme Court vs. County Mask Mandates
The Texas Supreme Court said mask mandates can’t happen, but counties and school districts aren’t listening. So who can enforce what? Constitutional lawyer David Coale joined Dave & Scott to discuss that, and what happens next in this battle.… MORE
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