Category Archives: KLIF News & Information In The Morning

Congressman Burgess Weighs In on State of the Union

Congressman Burgess Weighs In on State of the Union

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WBAP/KLIF) — North Texas Congressman Michael Burgess said President Trump’s first State of the Union address was upbeat, positive, and well received. Dr. Burgess was in the gallery Tuesday night for the speech. He said where he was sitting, many of the other lawmakers seemed to agree with the President’s talking points. Congressman Burgess said the immigration…MORE

Congressman Burgess Weighs In on State of the Union

Congressman Burgess Weighs In on State of the Union

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KLIF/WBAP) — North Texas Congressman Michael Burgess says President Trump’s first State of the Union address was upbeat, positive, and well received. Dr. Burgess was in the gallery Tuesday night for the speech. He says where he was sitting, many of the other lawmakers seemed to agree with the President’s talking points. But Congressman…MORE

NYPD Officers Receive Fewer “Get Out of Jail Free” Cards From Union

NYPD Officers Receive Fewer “Get Out of Jail Free” Cards From Union

NEW YORK (KLIF/WBAP) — New York City police officers are up in arms over a plan to reduce the number of so-called “get out of jail free” cards they get to give to friends and family. The police union recently decided to reduce the number of cards to 20 from 30. Union leaders say they…MORE

Attorney General Threatens Suit if DACA Remains

Attorney General Threatens Suit if DACA Remains

DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — Texas’ Attoney General is asking the Supreme Court to review a ruling that halted the shutdown of the Defered Action for Childhood Arivals,  or DACA. President Trump announced an end to DACA, saying he’ll shut down the program by March. However, an appeals  court in California ruled the feds can’t just abruptly end…MORE

Teacher’s Tirade Caught on Tape

Teacher’s Tirade Caught on Tape

PICO RIVERA, CA (KLIF/WBAP) — A teacher in Californiais in hot water after he’s allegedly caught on tape making disparaging comments about the US military in class. In three videos posted online, a man can be heard ranting about the military and insulting Service member’s intelligence and determination. The person who posted the videos says…MORE

“Die With Me” App Provides Kinship, Contact With Others as Battery Dies

DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — Do you ever get the feeling that you’re all alone, once your smartphone battery dies? Developers of the new app “Die With Me” are counting on it. It’s an app, available for Apple and Android, that provides a chat room to other users in the same situation: you can only enter the…MORE

Net Neutrality Explained in Burger King Ad

Net Neutrality Explained in Burger King Ad

DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — Burger King is calling out the Federal Communications Commission, and the repeal of net neutrality, in a new ad that’s going viral. On Wednesday, the fast food giant published a spot on its Twitter, YouTube and Instagram pages. In it, workers tell somewhat confused customers that their Whoppers would be ready in accordance…MORE

One Guy’s Opinion, Jan. 27th

One Guy’s Opinion, Jan. 27th

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — It’s the weekend in DFW, so why not go see a movie? Dr. Frank Swietek gave us his hits and misses this week… in One Guy’s Opinion. Each week, Frank gives us the best of times, and sometimes worst of times, in film. Catch him Friday mornings on The Morning Drive with Dave…MORE

Fun Places and Events, Jan 25th – 28th

Fun Places and Events, Jan 25th – 28th

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend… we might be able to help. On Thursday, Dave & Amy talked with Tiney Riccardi, with Gudelive, for some ideas. Tiney checks in with The Morning Drive with Dave & Amy each week with her top picks. Find a complete list…MORE

“Athlete” Falls From Top Ten Kids’ Dream Profession

“Athlete” Falls From Top Ten Kids’ Dream Profession

DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — A new survey shows kids are changing the types of professions they aim for, and they’re changing where they’re getting those goal professions. New York Life and Fatherly asked more than 1000 kids under the age of 12 what they wanted to be when they “grow up.” The top 5 responses: -doctor…MORE