ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – A federal judge has stopped the 2020 census from finishing at the end of September and ordered the once-a-decade head count of every U.S. resident extended for another month through the end of October. U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh said in her ruling late Thursday that a shortened schedule would likely…… MORE
Arlington’s General Motors Partners with CVS to Offer Flu Shots to Local Employees
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- As many workers continue to head back to work amid the Covid-19 pandemic, community employers like Arlington’s General Motors are making it much easier for local employees to get a flu vaccine this year. Doctor Jeffery Hess, GM’s Corporate Medical Director said GM is partnering with CVS to provide flu immunizations at gm…… MORE
Dallas-based Ride Share Company is Expanding During a Pandemic
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- A Dallas-based ride share company is expanding in the midst of a pandemic. Alto first opened in Dallas, then expanded in Fort Worth and just this week, the company has decided to bring it’s fleet to Houston. The company is now offering pre-scheduled rides in the city, and Houston residents will be able…… MORE
The Metroplex Hits More Than 153,000 Positive COVID Tests
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Coronavirus pandemic continues to loosen its grip on the Lone Star State, as Thursday’s positive test numbers hit below 3,900. Dallas county reported 143 new positive test results, Tarrant county listed 301, Collin county 100 newly found positives, and Denton county had 91. 62 of Denton county’s positive tests came from active…… MORE
County Commissioner Charged in Alleged Texas Vote Harvesting Scheme
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on Thursday that authorities arrested Gregg County Commissioner Shannon Brown, and three others on charges in connection with an organized vote harvesting scheme during the 2018 Democratic primary election. To increase the pool of ballots needed to swing the race in Brown’s favor, the Paxton said the group targeted young, able-bodied voters to…… MORE
Governor Abbott Announces Legislative Proposal on Public Safety
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott announced new legislative proposals on Thursday to combat riot violence and protect public safety. The Governor was joined at the Dallas Police Association by House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, Senator Kelly Hancock, Representatives Angie Chen Button, Justin Holland, Candy Noble, Matt Shaheen, and members of the Dallas Police Association. “The Constitution guarantees the right…… MORE
Neiman Marcus Emerges From Bankruptcy With More Pink Slips
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas-based luxury retailer Neiman Marcus has emerged from chapter 11 bankruptcy with a new round of pink slips. The company started notifying employees this week of additional widespread layoffs to include retail and restaurant workers, according to the Dallas Morning News. As part of its bankruptcy filing, the company got rid of…… MORE
Dallas Fed Economics: Texas Economy Improves as COVID-19 Cases Decline
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas economic growth has picked up with the decline of new COVID-19 cases since July, but areas of weakness remain, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas’ latest Texas Economic Update. “Despite broad, modest improvement, pockets of deep distress exist in parts of the services, retail and transportation sectors, as well…… MORE
Frisco Fifth Grader’s Artwork to be Featured on Google’s Homepage
FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF)- A North Texas fifth grader’s artwork is being displayed on Google’s homepage for millions of users to see. Sharon Sara, a fifth grader at Frisco’s Vaughn Elementary, (pictured below, right) won the 2020 ‘Doodle for Google’ national contest. Sharon says her artwork, illustrates what kindness means to her by encouraging others not to…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Allan Saxe Breaking Down SCOTUS and Debates
Can the Republicans fill the SCOTUS opening in time for the November 3rd election? And Democrats are about to attack WHAT now during the hearings? Allan Saxe joins Amy and Scott to explain.… MORE
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