DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) –Could casino gambling and sports betting be in the Lone Star State’s future? Two state lawmakers are backing bipartisan legislation that seeks to legalize such. The bills would allow four casino’s to be built in Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, Houston and San Antonio and would also legalize sports gambling. Three federally-recognized Indian tribes would…… MORE
AT&T Byron Nelson Golf Tournament To Welcome 10k Fans Per Day May 13-16
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF)-The Salesmanship Club Charitable Golf of Dallas announced the AT&T Byron Nelson will be hosting fans in a limited capacity at the 2021 tournament, scheduled to be played May 13-16 at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney. An annual spring tradition on the PGA TOUR, the AT&T Byron Nelson will bring entertainment to North Texas…… MORE
Governor Abbott Warns of Surge at Texas-Mexico Border
MISSION (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott visited Mission, Texas on Tuesday to discuss the state’s response to what he referred to as an ongoing humanitarian crisis at the Texas-Mexico border. The Governor took an aerial tour of the border and received a briefing from members of the U.S. Border Patrol, the Texas Department of Public…… MORE
Texas could Announce Phase 1-C of Vaccine Soon
(WBAP/KLIF) – Texas could soon announce who will be eligible for the next round of COVID-19 vaccines. This will be Phase 1-C but who that will involve and when they will be able to get the vaccine is yet to be known. The Texas Department of State Health Services told Austin television station KVUE that the…… MORE
Richardson Police Chief Announces Retirement after 50 Years of Service in DFW
RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF) – After more than 26 years of service with the Richardson Police Department, Police Chief Jim Spivey has announced his plans to retire May 31, 2021. “I have been honored to serve the citizens of Richardson with this great organization of men and women dedicated to public safety” said Spivey. “I am proud of…… MORE
Nissan Recalling 854,000 Sentra Cars Due to Faulty Brake Light
DETROIT (AP) – Nissan is recalling more than 854,000 cars in the United States and Canada because the brake lights might not come on when the driver presses on the pedal. The recall covers certain Sentra compacts from the 2016 through 2019 model years, including more than 807,000 in the U.S. Nissan said the silicon…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: CDC Says Vaccinated Folks Can Eliminate Masks, Distancing
The CDC says if you’ve been vaccinated for more than two weeks, you no longer need to wear masks or socially distance from others who have also received the vaccine. Dave and Scott talk with virologist Dr. Benjamin Neumann about the latest set of guidelines.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: A Looney Tune and Pastor Get Canceled, and British Burger King is Tone Deaf
Pepe Le Pew has been canceled, and the context of this edition of cancel culture is absolutely ridiculous to Dave and Scott. Plus, we talk about the goofball Missouri pastor who took things too far at church, and Burger King’s tone deaf tweet on International Women’s Day.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Jerry Showed Dak The Money, and Congress Showed Us The Money
Remember the old line “Show me the money, Jerry” from Jerry Maguire? Well….it happened. Steve Lamb joined Dave and Scott to talk about the Dallas Cowboys giving their star quarterback a massive, multi-million dollar deal, after a quick conversation with Bud Weinstein about the impact of the new COVID relief deal coming.… MORE
Some NTX Fitness Centers Plan Maskless, 100% Reopenings
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Big fitness centers chains in the Dallas plan to open at 100% capacity, and nix their mask requirements tomorrow; while some others will continue with COVID safety requirements. Gold’s Gym and Life Time will only require masks and regular temperature checks for their workers. Guests will be “encouraged” to wear masks…… MORE
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