Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – A major change has come to Fort Worth’s 86 year old Botanic Garden. Management of the city’s signature garden changed Thursday from the city to the non-profit Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT). Spokeswoman Christy Eckler says the merger of public and private will usher in a new era for the…… MORE
Texas Reports 3,223 New Coronavirus Cases, 112 More Deaths
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas health officials report 3,223 new coronavirus cases and 112 additional deaths due to COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus. The Texas Department of State Health Services on Thursday reported 752,501 coronavirus cases and 15,823 deaths. The true number of cases is likely higher though because many people haven’t been…… MORE
Trump Aide Tests Positive for Coronavirus
(WBAP/KLIF) — One of President Trump’s top advisers, Hope Hicks, has tested positive for covid-19. She traveled with the president on Air Force One to Tuesday’s debate and a rally Wednesday in Minnesota. President Trump told Fox’s “Hannity” he and the first lady were re-tested and awaiting results. Hicks reportedly experienced mild symptoms on Wednesday, and…… MORE
COVID Hits Travel Industry Harder Than the Great Depression
(WBAP/KLIF) — Coronavirus has now hit the travel industry worse than the Great Depression. That’s the word from the U.S. Travel Association which cites a 51% loss of industry jobs. The organization’s Tori Emerson-Barnes says 40% of all unemployment during the pandemic has been travel-related. The group is petitioning Congress to pass an emergency relief…… MORE
Governor Abbott Issues Proclamation Enhancing Ballot Security
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation on Thursday enhancing ballot security protocols for the in-person delivery of marked mail ballots for the November 3 Election. Under the proclamation, beginning on October 2, mail ballots that are delivered in person by voters who are eligible to vote by mail must be delivered to a single early voting…… MORE
Police Investigating Fatal Stabbing in Arlington Neighborhood
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Arlington Police Department is investigating a deadly stabbing. According to APD, officers responded to a call Wednesday night on S. Collins Street involving a husband and wife who were out for a neighborhood walk. As the couple walked southbound on S. Collins Street from Southeast Parkway, the wife reported her husband,…… MORE
Fort Worth Officer Fired for Social Media Post, Retired Sergeant Claps Back
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – A Fort Worth Police Officer being investigated over a social media post was fired on Thursday. According to the Fort Worth Police Department, administration was made aware of what it calls a “racially insensitive” and “grossly inappropriate” Facebook post which surfaced on a page shared by Officer Roger Ballard and his…… MORE
Fort Worth Mayor: “It’s Time to Just Open up Our Economy and Get Our Businesses Back on Track”
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price is ready to get things open again. “I’m done with this virus and I’m ready for public health to just work on this virus…it’s time to just open up our economy and get our businesses back on track and get people lives back,” said Price. Price said…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Debate Changes & Moving to Canada
Amy discusses hot topics in this morning’s KLIF Notes Segment 00:20 Debate Changes: Some Dems say Biden should skip the next two debates 05:38 Increase in number of Americans Googling about Moving to Canada… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Who Are The Proud Boys & What Do They Represent?
01:09 THE MENTION OF “THE PROUD BOYS” DURING THE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE TUESDAY NIGHT IS STIRRING UP CONTROVERSY…BUT, WHO ARE THEY AND WHAT DO THEY REPRESENT? FOX RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT TONYA J. POWERS JOINS AMY THIS MORNING WITH THE LATEST.… MORE
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