WASHINGTON (AP) – Vice President Mike Pence’s press secretary has the coronavirus. That makes her the second person who works at the White House complex known to test positive for the virus this week, which is leading the Trump administration to step up safety protocols. Pence’s spokeswoman Katie Miller tested positive Friday. She had been…… MORE
DENTON COUNTY – WBAP/KLIF – Denton County Commissioners have announced 2.2 million dollars in grants for businesses negatively impacted by the Covid 19 pandemic. Businesses are eligible for up to $10,000 in grants individually, and the first phase of applications will seek to find those smaller businesses, with 50 or fewer employees, whether fully or…… MORE
(DALLAS) – WBAP/KLIF – Dallas County today reported ten additional deaths related to the Covid 19 virus, and 249 additional cases. Tarrant County today reports 5 new deaths and 171 new cases of the new corona virus. That is the highest number of new cases in the county since the pandemic began. Collin County reported…… MORE
0:29 — In 24 hours, Shelley Luther went from jail for contempt in court to being released by the Texas Supreme Court. How did it get to this point? Constitutional law expert David Coale joins Amy & Scott to explain the legal gymnastics it took to get there. (BONUS: A constitutional look at Michael Flynn’s…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas salon owner jailed this week after violating state and local coronavirus restrictions was released from jail on Thursday after the Texas Supreme Court became involved. Shelley Luther walked out of the Dallas County jail to an uproar from supporters. “I just want to thankful all of you who I just barely…… MORE
Update at 2:00pm: North Dallas salon owner Shelley Luther has been released from the Dallas County Jail. Her release came just hours after the Texas Supreme Court ordered her release. The Court’s actions came the same day Governor Greg Abbott modified his executive order to eliminate confinement as a punishment for violating orders. AUSTIN…… MORE
0:29 — The attorney for Shelley Luther, Warren Norred, joined Amy & Scott to talk about why the salon owner is in jail, how much support she has received from other Texans, and what their plan moving forward is in terms of appealing the judge’s decision. 9:49 — State Representative Matt Shaheen (R-Plano) joins the…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Texans and state leaders are pushing back against a Dallas judge’s decision to jail a local salon owner who refused to close her business amid coronavirus stay at home orders. The Attorney General is calling for Shelley Luther’s immediate release. Chants of “Pardon Shelley” were heard from a crowd in Downtown Dallas on…… MORE
NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF) – First responders across DFW were honored Wednesday during a flyover by the Navy’s Blue Angels. The jets have been making special appearances in cities across the country as a way to show appreciation to doctors, nurses and other essential workers during the Coronavirus Pandemic. The Jets were in the metroplex for…… MORE
0:29 — In today’s KLIF notes, Amy and Scott talk about the Governor’s plan to reopen salons and other businesses by the end of the week. We also talk about the Dallas salon owner who’s now in jail because of defying Dallas County’s order to stay closed. 9:15 — Congresswoman Kay Granger joins the show…… MORE
