MIDLAND, Texas (AP) — President Donald Trump took sweeping digs at “crazy left radical Democrats” on a trip Wednesday to the fracking fields of West Texas, claiming that a Democratic administration would destroy everything from the country’s suburbs to the U.S. energy industry. Trump, speaking in front of stacked oil barrels, also played down the…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) Arlington – The Arlington I-S-D board has decided to start the school year with on-line instruction beginning August 17th. They made the decision at last night’s virtual board meeting. Most of the people who spoke at the meeting were teachers with the district and they supported the first four weeks to be on-line. Superintendent Marcelo…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas County Reported Another 36 coronavirus deaths on Wednesday. That’s another daily record for Dallas County, with 26 out of the 36 deaths reported in the city of Dallas. The 36 deaths come with an additional 704 positive cases reported. That brings the total confirmed case count in Dallas County to…… MORE
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The Denton City Council voted to extend the order regarding face coverings until August 31st. Ryan Adams with the City of Denton says the order was set to expire August 4th and city council thought it was best to extend the order to ensure the health and safety of residents. “This is a…… MORE
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- Following the recent recommendation of Denton County Public Health Services, Denton ISD will keep it’s original start date on August 26th but classes will be online only until September 8th. “We will continue to follow guidance from our local medical professionals who are tracking cases very closely,” said Dr. Jamie Wilson, Superintendent of schools. “And,…… MORE
MIDLAND (WBAP/KLIF) – President Donald Trump spend Wednesday afternoon touring a drilling rig in Midland, Texas. During the visit the president discussed how the U.S. is achieving energy dominance by cutting regulations, simplifying the permitting process and encouraging private investment in energy infrastructure. During a speech the president said he came to the Permian Basin…… MORE
TYLER (WBAP/KLIF News) – Texas lawmaker Louie Gohmert, R-Tyler, has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19. Politico reports his status was confirmed during a COVID-19 pre-screen at the White House Wednedsay. Gohmert, who was refused to wear a mask, was one of several Texas officials that were scheduled to accompany President Trump during his trip to West…… MORE
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – It was a dinner of gratitude hosted by the Northwest Tarrant Lions Club for Fort Worth law enforcement who were assigned to work recent protests in the city. Fort Worth police officer and constables were alerted to the gesture of gratitude by way of vouchers for two to Angelo’s Barbeque. The…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s visit to a U.S. fracking hub on the West Texas plains comes during the state’s fierce coronavirus outbreak and a global oil and gas glut that is putting the squeeze on his loyal donors in the petroleum industry. Trump is combining some fundraising Wednesday with his first trip to an oil…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – Eastman Kodak has launched a pharmaceutical arm with the announcement Tuesday of a federal loan of $765 million to help reduce the country’s reliance on other countries for ingredients used in generic drugs. The agreement was announced by President Donald Trump and hailed as a breakthrough in bringing more pharmaceutical manufacturing to…… MORE
