Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – A rare COVID-related illness in children has 5 kids hospitalized at Cook Children’s Hospital. Parents of these children are just learning about Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in Children or MIS-C. The symptom list includes fever, gut pain and vomiting and can present in children weeks after they’ve recovered from COVID-19. Five children…… MORE
COVID-19 Vaccination Availability Varies across North Texas
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – North Texas counties and health providers are trying to keep up with demand for the COVID-19 vaccine. Collin, Dallas, and Tarrant Counties have all set up online portals to register to be vaccinated if you’re older than 65 or have an underlying health risk. Thousands of residents have signed up. In Tarrant…… MORE
No Charges Against Wisconsin Officer who Shot Jacob Blake
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin prosecutor announced Tuesday that he will not file criminal charges against a white police officer who shot a Black man in the back in Kenosha last summer, leaving him paralyzed and setting off sometimes violent protests in the city. Officer Rusten Sheskey’s shooting of Jacob Blake on Aug. 23,…… MORE
The City of Prosper Again Supports the Expansion of US 380, but with Limitations
PROSPER (WBAP / KLIF) – For the fifth time in three years, the Prosper Town Council has passed a resolution supporting expansion of US 380 within it’s city limits. But the city reemphasizes that it is also against the construction of a US 380 bypass route that would divide the city. The resolutions are aimed…… MORE
There’s Now a Wait List for COVID-19 Vaccinations in Collin County
McKINNEY (WBAP / KLIF) The wait list makes it easier to get in line for a COVID-19 vaccination by letting Collin County residents go online to register and be notified of their place in line, and to then be notified when vaccines become available. The COVID-19 vaccine will be available to Collin County residents who…… MORE
John Cornyn Will Not Object to Electoral College Certification
(WBAP/KLIF) – Senator John Cornyn will not object to President-elect Joe Biden’s win in the Electoral College when Congress convenes for a joint session on Wednesday. Cornyn’s split with colleague Ted Cruz, of Texas, comes in a letter the senior senator from Texas wrote to citizens of the Lone Star State as published by the…… MORE
Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price Will not Seek Re-election
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Ft. Worth Mayor Betsy Price has announced she will not seek a sixth term in office. Price, who is 71, said she hopes to spend more time with her grandchildren. “It’s a hard decision but it’s the right thing at this time,” said Price. Coming to that conclusion is nothing that…… MORE
North Texas Food Bank Mobile Pantry to Deliver Food This Week
NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The North Texas Food Bank will deliver meals to residents in need this week. The non-profit’s drive-thru mobile pantry will fan out to numerous locations across the region and distribute food packages on a first-come, first-serve basis. Here is the list of locations: Tuesday, January 5th 10 a.m.-12 p.m. – …… MORE
KLIF Morning News: A Premature Dallas Police Memo
Why on earth would Dallas release a memo saying police officers would no longer respond to auto thefts and child custody disputes, among other things? Dave and Amy check in with DPA president Mike Mata.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Blake Shelton’s “Offensive” Song
Blake Shelton’s new song from his New Years performance is catching criticism on social media, but Dave & Amy find the criticism ridiculous. Hear an excerpt and our reaction right here.… MORE
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