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Judge Refuses to Free Capitol Riot Suspect Linked to Militia

Judge Refuses to Free Capitol Riot Suspect Linked to Militia

Washington – Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – A federal judge has refused to free a Texas man whom authorities have accused of planning an attack on a social media company’s facility after he returned home from storming the U.S. Capitol. Guy Wesley Reffitt is one of more than 400 federal defendants charged in the Jan. 6 riot…MORE

‘Bo’s Law’ Passes the Texas House Minutes Before First Crucial Deadline

‘Bo’s Law’ Passes the Texas House Minutes Before First Crucial Deadline

Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas House lawmakers last night passed HB-929, ‘The Botham Jean Act Safe at Home Bill’. ‘Bo’s Law,’ as it’s called and authored by Rep. Carl Sherman of DeSoto, was prompted by the police killing over 2 years ago of the 26-year old Jean in his apartment by former Dallas police officer Amber…MORE

Spieth Shoots 63, Shares Lead at Low-scoring Hometown Nelson

Spieth Shoots 63, Shares Lead at Low-scoring Hometown Nelson

McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Jordan Spieth had his longest stretch all day of mere pars — a whopping four holes — on the besieged new home course of the AT&T Byron Nelson when the local favorite stepped over a 55-foot eagle putt on the par-5 18th. Nothing but the bottom of the cup, and a…MORE

Texas Lawmakers Approve Abortion Ban As Early As 6 Weeks

Texas Lawmakers Approve Abortion Ban As Early As 6 Weeks

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas lawmakers have approved a measure that would ban abortions after as early as six weeks and allow private citizens to enforce the rule through civil lawsuits against doctors and others. The Senate vote Thursday sends the bill to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who is expected to sign it into law.…MORE

North Texas Children as Young as 12 Begin Receiving COVID Vaccinations

North Texas Children as Young as 12 Begin Receiving COVID Vaccinations

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Following federal approval, North Texas children as young as 12 are now being vaccinated for COVID-19. In the first group of 12 to 15-year-old’s receiving the Pfizer shot in Dallas County, there was some anxiety. “I was nervous,” a Dallas 12-year-old said. “I don’t like shots,” insisted a 15-year-old getting after receiving…MORE

Texas Motor Speedway’s Eddie Gossage to Step Down this Summer

Texas Motor Speedway’s Eddie Gossage to Step Down this Summer

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Motor Speedway announced a major change in leadership on Thursday. After more than three decades of service to race fans on behalf of Speedway Motorsports, including the last 25 years at Texas Motor Speedway, Eddie Gossage will step down as President following the June 13 NASCAR All-Star Race. “The timing just…MORE

CDC Eases Up Guidance on Indoor Mask-wearing

CDC Eases Up Guidance on Indoor Mask-wearing

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is easing indoor mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to safely stop wearing masks inside in most places. The new guidance was announced Thursday at the White House. It will still call for wearing masks in crowded indoor settings like buses, planes, hospitals,…MORE

KLIF Morning News: House Republicans Vote to Remove Liz Cheney…So Now What?

KLIF Morning News: House Republicans Vote to Remove Liz Cheney…So Now What?

House Republicans voted Wednesday morning to remove lawmaker Liz Cheney from her post as House Republican Conference Chair. There’s lots of talk about this in Washington…and many other political arenas. Joining Dave & Amy this morning with reaction on the vote, is SMU Political Science Professor Dr. Cal Jillson.MORE