DALLAS (WBAPKLIF)- There’s a critical need for blood donations in North Texas. Linda Goelzer with Carter BloodCare said during the winter storms, they had to close for 4 days which made it even worse. “Our current limited blood supply is a grim result of the weather developments of the past week but this is topping…… MORE
Dallas Nonprofit ‘Our Calling’ Announces Plans to Provide Permanent Housing for the Homeless
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- For over a decade, OurCalling has been serving the most vulnerable, the unsheltered homeless population. Now the faith-based Dallas nonprofit looks to change how these men and women are identified – from “unsheltered homeless population” to “neighbor.” OurCalling announced a $12.6 million capital campaign geared towards purchasing and rehabbing a facility that will transform…… MORE
Research Shows Dallas County Could Reach COVID-19 Herd Immunity by mid-June
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Research shows that Dallas County could achieve herd immunity from COVID-19 as early as this summer. The Parkland Center for Clinical Innovations announced this week that it estimates Dallas County will reach a critical tipping point of COVID-19 “herd immunity” in late-June due to total case recoveries and vaccinations. PCCI forecasts that Dallas County…… MORE
Federal COVID Vaccine Site Opens at Fair Park, Prioritizes Designated Zip Codes
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The federal government is administering shots at its newly opened COVID vaccination site at Fair Park. The site is being run by FEMA and opened Wednesday morning. Military personnel from Ft. Riley, Kansas are operating the nine drive-up lanes in a Fair Park parking lot. The site is prioritizing shots for 17…… MORE
MedStar Paramedic Involved in Deadly I-35W Pileup to Receive New Toyota for Heroic Efforts
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News) – Toyota is giving a North Texas first responder a new car for his heroic efforts during a massive pileup on I-35W just north of downtown Fort Worth earlier this month. The crash claimed the lives of at least six people died, dozens were injured and about 130 cars were involved…… MORE
City of Arlington’s Storm Recovery Includes Financial Assistance Info & More
Arlington, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – February 2021 brought unprecedented snow, ice and freezing temperatures to Arlington and the rest of Texas. Conditions caused power outages, loss of heat and broken pipes. As Arlington residents and business owners work to recover from the effects of the storm, the city has created a storm recovery webpage that will bring…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: The Best Age Is Apparently 36
A new poll shows most people believe age 36 is the best age to be in their lives. Agree? Dave and Amy sit down with their 33-year-old producer Scott to talk about it.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: What Is Bette Midler’s Problem?
Bette Midler implied on social media that the late Rush Limbaugh is in the opposite of heaven, and she doubled down by calling his birth tragic. Dave and Amy react…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Should Florida Lower The Flag For Rush?
A somewhat strange controversy is brewing in Florida, with the governor ordering for flags to be flown half-staff for the passing of Rush Limbaugh, but some Democratic politicians in the state pushing back. Dave and Amy check in with Fox’s Tonya J. Powers for more.… MORE
1,000 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Lost to Texas Weather Disruption
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — About 1,000 COVID-19 vaccines were lost to disruptions caused by last week’s cold wave, which a top state health official said Tuesday was a relatively small number of doses. Meanwhile, 4.5 million doses of the vaccine against the illness caused by the new coronavirus have been given so far, said Imelda…… MORE
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