ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The Arlington Police Department released its 2020 Annual Report to City Council and the community. This public report provides a robust look at how the department serves the Arlington community, highlights departmental and officer successes, and breaks down crime trends the city experienced during 2020. Highlights of the report include: A 7% reduction in overall crime and…… MORE
Local Medical Experts Don’t Expect Pause of J&J Vaccine to Impact Projected Herd Immunity
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation said on Tuesday that the Federal Government’s pause of the Johnson&Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is not expected to impact the target date for herd immunity in Dallas County. According to PCCI, Dallas County has administered 61% Pfizer, 35% Moderna, and 4% J&J to date. “We were progressing…… MORE
ERCOT Urging Texans to Conserve Energy
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)-ERCOT is requesting Texans to conserve energy Tuesday afternoon. “Due to a combination of high generation outages typical in April and higher-than-forecasted demand from a stalled cold front over Texas, ERCOT may enter into emergency conditions this afternoon,” said ERCOT Vice President of Grid Planning and Operations Woody Rickerson. “Given the event in February,…… MORE
City of Dallas Launches Study to Assess Impact of COVID Pandemic on Work Force
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Dallas is investing in its work force amid a changing economy. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson announced on Monday that the city is partnering with Cicero Group to conduct a study assessing the state of the city’s workforce. The study is funded by a grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies as part of…… MORE
Texas Department of State Health Services Asks COVID-19 Vaccine Providers to Pause Administration of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Texas Department of State Health Services is asking vaccine providers in Texas to halt administration of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine following a recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration early Tuesday. The agencies said their decision is based on…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: 60 Minutes’ Responds, and President The Rock
CBS’ 60 Minutes didn’t exactly apologize for its hit piece against the Florida governor, but they did address it. Dave and Amy discuss that, along with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s latest thoughts about running for President.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Biden’s Pick At The Border
President Biden has made a choice to lead the Customs & Border Protection Unit. Dave and Amy speak with Fox’s Tonya J. Powers about who it is, and whether or not he will have a different approach.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: More Riots, Curfew, Unrest in Minneapolis
The situation in Minneapolis continues to get more and more tense. Dave and Amy tell you about it, plus much more, in today’s KLIFnotes.… MORE
US Recommends ‘Pause’ for J&J vaccine Over Blood Clot Reports
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. is recommending a “pause” in administration of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots. In a joint statement Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration said it was investigating clots in six women…… MORE
Nominees to the Texas Public Utilities Commission Advance in State Senate
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Two people nominated to the Texas Public Utility Commission advanced monday toward confirmation in the Texas Senate. A shake-up of the PUC came amid February’s power emergency, which left millions of Texans without power for days. Finance expert Peter Lake was nominated by Governor Greg Abbott to be the next chairman, while…… MORE
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