FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- For the second time in less than a year, a Fort Worth Police officer has been fired for publicly posting what the department says is racially insensitive content. Newly installed Police Chief Neil Noakes told new partner WFAA-TV that three year veteran Chadwick Hughes brought justified unfavorable criticism to the department and…… MORE
New Amazon Delivery Stations Opening in NTX, Creating Job Opportunities
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- Amazon announced six new delivery stations in Dallas-Fort Worth today, including one that will create new full-time and part-time job opportunities in Arlington. The new delivery stations will power the last mile of Amazon’s order process and help increase efficiency of deliveries for customers. Packages are shipped to delivery stations from neighboring Amazon…… MORE
Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber Offering free COVID-19 Test Kits to Small Businesses
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Small businesses in Fort Worth can apply for free rapid COVID-19 tests through the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (FWHCC). The chamber is participating in a program established by Gov. Greg Abbott to provide BinaxNow rapid COVID-19 tests to small businesses in their communities. Small businesses are required to be trained…… MORE
Collin County Temporarily Suspends Registration on COVID Vaccine Wait List
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – Collin County temporarily suspended registration for its COVID-19 vaccination wait list this week. Vaccinations are happening at hubs across Collin County, but if you haven’t already signed up on the county’s wait list you won’t be able to until supply can better meet demand. “Our wait list now is over 275,000 people,”…… MORE
Senate Agrees to Hear Trump Case, Graphic Video Opens trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators in Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial agreed Tuesday to consider the case, rejecting an attempt by the former president’s defense team and some Republican allies to halt the trial because he is no longer in office. The vote was 56-44 on the question of whether the Senate has jurisdiction and…… MORE
Texas Motor Speedway Revs Back Up as COVID-19 Vaccine Site
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Motor Speedway is again serving as a Denton County COVID-19 vaccination mega-hub after more than 27,000 were vaccinated at the facility last week. This week’s vaccination program begins Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. and continues Thursday and Friday, weather permitting, with more than 22,000 first and second doses available by appointment only.…… MORE
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Launches $1 Billion COVID-19 Rental Relief Program
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – There’s another lifeline for Texans who continue to struggle financially due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs has launched the $1 billion Texas Rent Relief Program, which will help qualifying individuals with rent and utility fees. The TDHCA…… MORE
LAPD: Officer Charged With Stealing Truck That He Drove to Work Everyday
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) – A Los Angeles police officer has been charged with stealing a truck from an Orange County dealership and using it for more a year, including driving it to work. The Orange County district attorney’s office says Matthew Calleros of Whittier pleaded not guilty Monday to three felony and three misdemeanor…… MORE
DAY 1: Donald Trump’s Second Impeachment Trial [WATCH LIVE]
WASHINGTON (AP) – Watch live coverage of former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial as the Senate considers whether he can be held responsible for the Capitol riots . The Senate will convene at 12 noon Central.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Congressman Burgess on Ron Wright, Impeachment
The United States, and North Texas, lost one of its Congressmen to COVID this week in Congressman Ron Wright. Fellow Congressman Michael Burgess joined Dave & Amy to talk about it, in addition to the Senate impeachment trial.… MORE
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