DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins warned North Texans on Friday of what he called a “new” and “escalating wave” of COVID-19 cases. Jenkins fears that people are letting their guard down as some bars reopen and restaurants expand capacity. “Some elected leaders have begun doing things against what the doctors recommend,” Jenkins…… MORE
Knife Wielding Felon Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison in Collin County
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – A Collin County man was sentenced to 40 years in prison this week for threatening Police Officers and civilians. According to the Collin County District Attorney’s Office, 37-year-old Michael Villasana of McKinney was found guilty of Aggravated Assault Public Servant. “Villasana had the chance to change his life by following his conditions of parole, but…… MORE
Texas Sends Virus Team to Amarillo, Lubbock as Cases Spike
AMARILLO, Texas (AP) – Gov. Greg Abbott says he is deploying medical personnel and supplies to the Texas Panhandle and surrounding region as the coronavirus surges again, marking the second time in two weeks the state has sent response teams because of rising caseloads. Hospitalizations are increasing in Amarillo and Lubbock, mirroring overall numbers across…… MORE
Governor Abbott Announces Millions in Funding For Public Safety Initiatives in Texas
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott announced on Friday that his Public Safety Office will administer more than $296 million in grant funding for a variety of programs and services in Texas to support a broad range of public safety initiatives. The grant funding is made possible through a combination of federal and state dollars. “Nothing…… MORE
Bell Fort Worth Alliance Air Show Hosting First-Ever Drive-In Air Show
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – The organizers of this weekend’s Bell Fort Worth Alliance Air Show will make history this year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event will be North Texas’ first-ever drive-in air show. Alliance Air Productions while guests will be treated to the popular air show, the experience will not include static displays,…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Frank’s Movie Reviews
Frank Swietek joins the show and reviews a new Liam Neeson movie, and a few new thrillers that movie producers hope will inject some life into the movie theatre industry. Check it out!… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Is Kraft Mac & Cheese Our Idiot of the Week??
A law school dean, a rogue fast food employee, a convict family, and popular mac and cheese company are our candidates for Idiots of the Week. Who took this week’s crown?? Take a listen with Dave & Scott.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: The Dueling Town Halls
My oh my, how different the NBC/Trump and ABC/Biden town halls were. Dave & Scott have the audio and reaction in today’s KLIFnotes.… MORE
Ammo Shortage Hits U.S. Amid Record Gun Sales
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- A shortage of ammunition in the U.S. is set to continue following record firearms sales this year. “They’ve sold approximately 28 million guns in the first 9 months of 2020 and they sold 28 million guns in the entire 2019 so we are on pace to far exceed the record in gun sales,” said…… MORE
Midland School Board Doesn’t Take the Bait
MIDLAND, Texas (AP) — The Midland, Texas, school board has selected Legacy High School as the new name for its high school and freshman school, which were both named for Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. The board voted Wednesday night for Legacy to be the name of both schools, rejecting a committee recommendation that the…… MORE
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