AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The catastrophic Texas blackout was a wider failure than the state’s power grid, which teetered on the brink of an even bigger collapse during a freeze that knocked out electricity to 4 million customers, energy executives said Thursday. One CEO said he sounded warning days before what became one of the…… MORE
Covid Hospitalizations Down
MISSION, Kan. (AP) – The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in the U.S. has plummeted by 80,000 in six weeks, and 17% of the nation’s adult population has gotten at least one dose of vaccine. The improvements offer some relief to front-line workers. St. Louis respiratory therapist Joe Kowalczyk recalled that when COVID-19 patients…… MORE
The Record Winter Storms also Took a Toll on Wildlife
DALLAS (AP) – Birds, bats and other wildlife appear to have taken a beating during the winter storm and deep freeze in the southern U.S. Scientists say it might take weeks or months to determine the extent of the harm. But dead robins and other songbirds are being found on yards and sidewalks. And rehabilitation…… MORE
Denton County Offers Free Shuttle Services to Texas Motor Speedway Vaccination Site
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- In a collaborative effort with Denton County, the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) and Span Inc. of Denton County are working jointly to provide bus transportation to Denton County Public Health (DCPH) vaccination clinics starting Friday, February 26. The complimentary service is only available to those who have a scheduled vaccination appointment at…… MORE
MedStar Paramedic Involved in I-35 Pileup Receives New Truck from Toyota
GRAPEVINE (WBAP/KLIF)- A MedStar paramedic involved in the deadly I-35W pileup in Fort Worth received a new truck from Toyota as a thank you for his heroic actions. Trey McDaniel was on his way to work when he was caught up in the wreck. His car was totaled and he managed to crawl out and immediately…… MORE
Texas Legislature Opens Hearings into Energy Sector’s Handling of Winter Storm
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas legislature is investigating the handling of the state’s power grid during last week’s winter storm. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas forced widespread outages that left millions of Texans in the dark and cold amid the winter storm to prevent a system wide shutdown. ERCOT officials said the grid was…… MORE
Governor Abbott Announces Initiative To Vaccinate Homebound Seniors
CORPUS CHRISTI (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Tuesday in Corpus Christi that the state has launched an initiative to vaccinate homebound seniors across the state. “A key part of our mission in the fight against COVID-19 is to vaccinate seniors and those who are most at risk — and senior vaccination programs…… MORE
Arlington Residents Still Without Safe Drinking Water
(WBAP/KLIF) — Several residents of DFW area apartment complexes are still without safe drinking water. The problem, caused by unprecedented winter storms that swept through Texas last week, is the result of a shortage of supplies and manpower. Plumbing supplies used to repair broken pipes has become increasingly scarce, as well as a lack of…… MORE
Special Election Set to Appoint Successor for the Late Ron Wright
(WBAP/KLIF) — The successor to the late Ron Wright will be chosen on May 1st. Republican representative Ron Wright had just been sworn in after re-election when he died February 7th of COVID-19 and lung cancer. Now, Governor Greg Abbott is ordering a May 1st special election to select his successor. Candidates wishing to file…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Cuomo’s Latest Allegation, and Hooters’ Latest Restaurant Idea
The mainstream media sure was quiet about the sexual misconduct allegations toward New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Dave and Amy react to the hypocrisy of how such a story is covered, plus get into a new set of Hooters restaurants coming to town that aren’t what you may think.… MORE
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