President Donald Trump Going to Walter Reed Medical Center after Covid-19 Diagnosis

UPDATE: 10/3/2020 3:20p.m. DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – President Donald Trump is a patient at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, after tweeting that he and FLOTUS tested positive for COVID-19, on October 1st. The president is said to have been fever free for over 24 hours. Physician to the President Trump, Dr. Sean Conley, provided…MORE

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce $3.5 Million For Nursing Facility Safety Projects

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission announced $3.5 million in federal funding on Friday for nursing facilities to purchase plexiglass barriers and tents to allow for safe visitation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nursing facilities may apply for this funding through HHSC beginning October 5. “As we open nursing…MORE

Police Buildings Vandalized in Dallas

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police headquarters and the Dallas Police Association building were both vandalized Thursday night. The buildings’ facades were covered in red paint hand prints, chalk-type body outlines, and anti-police slogans were scrawled on the sidewalk. “While I’m out here cleaning after midnight my hands are red with what is meant to…MORE

Governor Abbott Sued Over Ballot Drop Off Location Restrictions

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott is being taken to court over his proclamation surrounding mail-in voting. Earlier this week, the Governor limited each Texas County to one drop off location for mail in ballot’s in next month’s Presidential election. He said the move is intended to help stop illegal voting. Late Thursday, the…MORE

Teach For America DFW and Kendra Scott Jewelry Partner to Raise Money for North Texas Educators

NORTH TEXAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Educators across the Metroplex are hoping North Texans participate in a benefit to raise money for Teach for America DFW. The organization offers supportive programs for teachers to ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed through education. TFADFW partnered with Kendra Scott Jewelry store and 20 percent of…MORE

KLIF Morning News: President Trump Positive For COVID-19: Reaction From Former UTA Political Science Professor Dr. Allan Saxe

00:18 PRESIDENT TRUMP & FIRST LADY MELANIA HAVE TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19, AND THEIR DOCTOR SAYS THEY WILL “REMAIN AT HOME DURING THEIR CONVALESCENCE.” FORMER UTA POLITICAL SCIENCE PROFESSOR DR. ALLAN SAXE JOINS AMY CHODROFF THIS MORNING (Dave is on vacation) TO TALK ABOUT THE POTENTIAL IMPACT ON THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGING, THE UPCOMING DEBATES, AND…MORE

KLIF Morning News : President Trump & First Lady Melania Test Positive For COVID-19

BREAKING NEWS: 00:01 PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP AND FIRST LADY MELANIA HAVE BOTH TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19. THE PRESIDENT AT AGE 74 IS IN A HIGHER RISK CATEGORY. SYMPATHY & EMPATHY POURING IN FROM AROUND THE WORLD, AFTER THE PRESIDENT’S ANNOUNCEMENT ON TWITTER. RACHEL SUTHERLAND JOINS AMY CHODROFF FROM WASHINGTON D-C WITH THE LATEST.MORE

Execution Scheduled For Man Who Brutally Murdered Texas Teen

Chicago (AP) – The Justice Department has scheduled for Nov. 19 the execution of a Black death-row inmate who helped kidnap and kill a Texas teenager in 1994. The Trump administration has already executed seven people this year after a nearly two-decade hiatus from federal executions. Orlando Hall was among five men who prosecutors say…MORE

Texas Politicians React To Positive Covid Tests For POTUS & FLOTUS

Austin (WBAP/KLIF) –  Some Texas politicians are reacting to news that the President and First Lady have tested positive for COVID-19.  In a tweet, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said, “Lifting up prayers for @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS. May God’s healing powers touch them, strengthen them, and raise them up.” Former Democratic Presidential hopeful Julian Castro, who served…MORE

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