Category Archives: KLIF News & Information In The Morning

Follow the Money

Follow the Money

DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — The way public schools are paid for in Texas has long been a source of contention in Austin… and pretty much everywhere else in Texas.   Dr. Allen Saxe gave us a breakdown of the history, and his predictions on what will come out of this legislative session. Dave Williams & Amy…MORE

Property Tax Cut Proposal

Property Tax Cut Proposal

AUSTIN (KLIF/WBAP) — So would you rather pay now or later? That’s the question lawmakers are trying to unravel as the Texas Legislature tries to tackle property tax reform. One lawmaker in the Panhandle thinks he has a $6 Billion solution? Producer Robyn Geske explains. Robyn Geske, KLIF/WBAP, Copyright © 2019  MORE

Call Me “Theybe”

Call Me “Theybe”

ORLANDO (KLIF/WBAP) — A mom in Florida is getting a lot of attention for letting her children “discover” their own genders.  As Amy explains, the number of parents choosing this option is growing.  Dave Williams & Amy Chodroff, KLIF/WBAP, Copyright © 2019  MORE

Breaking Up is Hard to Do

Breaking Up is Hard to Do

DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — It’s a day meant for love… So why do so many people break up on Valentine’s Day? Producer Robyn Geske takes a look.   Robyn Geske, KLIF/WBAP, Copyright © 2019MORE

Where Did it Go?

DALLAS (KLIF/ WBAP) — A major retailer is apologizing after leaving New Zealand off a world map.  Turns out, as Dave & Amy explain, it happens often.  Dave Williams & Amy Chodroff, KLIF/WBAP, Copyright © 2019MORE

Killing Communication?

Killing Communication?

DALLAS (KLIF/ WBAP) — Is social media ruining the face-to-face interaction of an entire generation? New science suggests that’s the case. Dr. John Huber, a psychiatrist with Mainstream Mental Health talked about the good and the bad.  Dave Williams & Amy Chodroff, KLIF/WBAP, Copyright © 2019MORE

The U.S. may produce new $1 George H.W. Bush coins

The U.S. may produce new $1 George H.W. Bush coins

Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – A new bill introduced in the U.S. Senate would authorize the U.S. Treasury to produce a run of $1 coins this year (2019) honoring former President George H.W. Bush, and his wife, Barbara. The Bushes both died last year (2018). They were residents of both Texas and Maine, and the coinage legislation…MORE

A former Dallas Mayor wants a seat on the City Council

A former Dallas Mayor wants a seat on the City Council

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Former Dallas Mayor Laura Miller is getting back into city politics. Miller turned in the paperwork Friday to run for Dallas City Council in District 13, which includes Preston Hollow, parts of northwest Dallas and Vickery Meadow. She’ll face three term incumbent Jennifer Staubach Gates who Miller says is letting down her…MORE

Benbrook resident sentenced for racist killing

Benbrook resident sentenced for racist killing

Benbrook (WBAP/KLIF) – A jury Friday sentenced 39 year old Kevin Parnell to 46 years in prison for killing the roommate of his stepdaughter’s ex-boyfriend on Labor Day, 2017. Parnell reportedly blamed Sammie Jones’ roommate for his stepdaughter’s prostitution arrest. He went to Jones’ home looking for that ex-boyfriend, but when told he wasn’t there…MORE

Dallas Police looking for missing person

Dallas Police looking for missing person

The Dallas Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Critical Missing Person Alexis Tapia.  On February 15, 2019, at about 5:30 p.m., Alexis was last seen walking in the 3700 block of Mt. Rainer Street.  Alexis may be a danger to himself.   Alexis is described as a 17 year old White male, 5’05” in height…MORE