Texas COVID Stats Slightly Up; Young People Hit Harder by Variants; TAMU Chimes In

Austin, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – State health officials on Tuesday reported above-average numbers of new COVID-19 cases and deaths. The Texas Department of State Health Services reported almost 4,400 new cases and 59 new deaths Tuesday. Johns Hopkins University (JHU) researchers have calculated rolling seven-day averages of almost 3,400 cases and 55 deaths daily. Among 13…MORE

Seagoville Police: Staged Abduction Triggered Amber Alert; Plano Man Arrested

Seagoville, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A Plano man has been arrested in connection with a staged abduction stemming from an Amber Alert issued early Monday. Seagoville Police early Monday issued an Amber Alert for two East Texas girls — 16-year old Devany Betancourt and 17-year old Marina Nelson (pictured right) — after the girls were were…MORE

American Airlines to Return Beverage Service to Flights

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – American Airlines announced this week that drink service will return to flights beginning next month. The service was suspended for months over precautions surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. Starting May 1, American Airlines will reintroduce full beverage service in all domestic premium cabins. Starting June 1, beverage service, including canned drinks, juice…MORE

George W. Bush Critical of Today’s Republican Party

DALLAS (AP) – George W. Bush says the Republican Party he served as president has become “isolationist, protectionist and, to a certain extent, nativist.” Bush says he’s especially concerned about anti-immigration rhetoric. Bush says America “is a beautiful country” but not “when we condemn, call people names and scare people about immigration.” Bush told NBC…MORE

On May 1, the Richardson ISD Community will Vote on the District’s $750 million Bond Package

RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF)- Based on the recommendations of a community bond steering committee, Richardson ISD trustees voted to place two bond propositions before voters as part of the May 1 election. The total of both propositions is $750 million. Approval of Bond 2021 will not increase RISD’s tax rate. One proposition for $694 million is for…MORE

KLIF Morning News: It’s Day 2 of Jury Deliberations for Chauvin Trial + Facebook Deems Minneapolis a “High Risk Location”

Judge Peter Cahill said that he wished elected officials would stop referencing the case “especially in a manner that is disrespectful to the rule of law” so as to let the judicial process play out as intended. Scott Sidway is filling in for Dave & Amy today.MORE

KLIF Morning News: There’s a Rumor Matthew Mcconaughey May Run For Governor of Texas

Well…according to a recent TMZ poll of a little more than 1000 registered Texas voters, 45% said they would vote for him if he runs for governor. This morning Scott Sidway talks to SMU Political Science Professor Dr. Cal Jilson about the prospect of mcconaughey running for governor.MORE

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