WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden tempered his assessment that social media giants are “killing people” by hosting misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines on their platforms, saying Monday that he hoped they would not take it “personally” and instead would act to save lives. While companies like Facebook defend their practices and say they’re helping…… MORE
The Plano House Explosion Investigation Continues
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – An explosion Monday afternoon at a home in the 4400 block of Cleveland drive in Plano sent six people to the hospital. Of those injured, one person was in the house at the time of the blast. Five others were from next door and included three children. A Plano Police dog was…… MORE
Plano Fire Chief Appointed Chairman of International Association of Fire Chiefs’ Terrorism & Homeland Security Committee
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – Plano Fire-Rescue Chief Sam Greif has been appointed to serve as Chairman of the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ Terrorism & Homeland Security Committee. According to Plano Fire-Rescue, the Terrorism & Homeland Security Committee is composed of fire and emergency service leaders who provide guidance to the IAFC and policymakers about how…… MORE
Arlington Police Combat Violent Crime with Community Engagement
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Arlington Police Department is partnering with The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to reduce violent crime in the city. Arlington Police Chief Al Jones said on Monday that Arlington, like the rest of the country, is experiencing an increase in violent crime rates. “Through June of this year we are…… MORE
Investors Dump Stocks, Buy Bonds as Virus Fears Flare Again
AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) – Stocks around the world are falling amid worries about a resurgence in global infections of COVID-19. The benchmark S&P 500 was 2% lower in afternoon Monday trading, and Treasury yields sank sharply as investors scrambled to move into areas of the market seen as safer. Airlines, hotels and…… MORE
Early Voting Begins Today for Texas’ 6th Congressional District
NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – North Texas voters will begin casting their ballots today to decide which Republican will win the seat for Texas 6th Congressional District. The runoff election pits Susan Wright, the widow of the late U.S. Representative Ron Wright, against Waxahachie-area State Representative Jake Ellzey. The late Ron Wright succumbed died back in…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Behind The Curtain of Dave and Amy’s ‘Favorite Story Of The Day’
Find out how a story gets the coveted spot!… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Walmart Tests Out An All Self Checkout Store in Plano
Dave and Amy weigh in on the idea.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Monkeypox Arrives In Dallas & Cubans Who Boat To U.S. Are Turned Away
These are just some of the stories Dave and Amy offered up in today’s edition of KLIF Notes.… MORE
Congressional Senator Suggests Republicans Can “Learn” From Texas Democrats
Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – Could congressional senators learn something from texas Democrats? Republican Senator Lindsey Graham thinks so. Graham told Fox’s Maria Bartiromo on “Sunday Morning Futures” that he vehemently opposes Democrat’s proposed 3.5-million dollar infrastructure bill/ “Before the Republicans in Texas beat up on Democrats for leaving Texas too much … if for some reason…… MORE
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