Fort Hood (AP) WBAP/KLIF – Amid public outcry over a series of homicides and allegations of sexual misconduct at fort hood, the US Army has ousted the post’s top commander, Major General Scott Efflandt; he was also denied a pending transfer to Fort Bliss in El Paso. The change was announced amid a widening investigation…… MORE
US Army: New Leadership At Fort Hood; Guillen Investigation Widens
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – U.S. Army officials have announced changes in leadership at Fort Hood amid what they said was a widening investigation into the slaying of a soldier at the Texas base. The Army said in a statement Tuesday that Maj. Gen. John B. Richardson IV will formally assume duties as deputy acting senior…… MORE
Fort Worth Seeing Record Breaking West Nile Activity
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Fort Worth has seen record numbers of West Nile Virus activity this year, prompting Tarrant County Public Health to issue a public health warning. The city has now had 110 positive mosquito samples for this season. In order to help residents fight mosquitoes, the city’s library will now be offering free…… MORE
Health Officials Report Downward COVID-19 Trends, Urge Residents not to “Relax”
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – COVID-19 statistics in DFW continue to show a downward trend. According to medical experts, the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the metroplex continue to fall. But, Dallas County Medical Director Phil Huang encouraged residents on Tuesday to wear masks and practice social distancing over the upcoming Labor day weekend. “We…… MORE
Dallas County Commissioners Deny Proposed Pay Raise for Elected Officials
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas County Commissioners Court voted unanimously on Tuesday to deny a proposed pay raise for elected officials. The proposed 2% pay bump would have included the Commissioners themselves, but the court deemed it inappropriate to pass the measure amid the continued financial impacts of COVID-19. “Because of the great pain that…… MORE
Trump Promises to help Kenosha Businesses
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) – President Donald Trump says he’s committed to helping Kenosha, Wisconsin, and is promising more federal resources for police and small businesses. Trump is visiting the city over the objections of some state and local leaders, fearful that he will increase tensions. The city saw unrest after a police officer shot Jacob…… MORE
Court Blocks Release of Trump Tax Returns amid Latest Appeal
NEW YORK (AP) – A federal appeals court on Tuesday blocked a New York prosecutor from obtaining Donald Trump’s tax returns while the president’s lawyers continue to fight a subpoena seeking the records. The three-judge panel ruled after hearing brief arguments from both sides. Trump’s lawyers had asked for a temporary stay while they appeal…… MORE
Trial Studies for a COVID-19 Vaccine Moving Forward, FDA Officials working with Manufacturers
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Trials are progressing and the FDA is working very closely with manufacturers to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the FDA says they are in phase 3 of the trials. Once completed, the FDA will assess the data and make a decision on if it’s safe enough to be released to…… MORE
The Push To Change Confederate Names at Schools Across the South
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Trude Lamb is a standout cross country runner at Robert E. Lee High School in Tyler, Texas, but the name on her jersey is a sharp reminder of a man “who didn’t believe people like me were 100% human.” The sophomore, originally from Ghana, told the school board this summer that…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Vaccine Talk with Stephen Hahn, and Another Biden Gaffe
0:24 — FDA Director Dr. Stephen Hahn joined the show and talked all things vaccine. Is it really being “fast-tracked?” What kind of hurdles are still there? And are the politics getting in the way? 8:29 — Joe Biden has done it again…he’s said something that makes absolutely no sense. Here’s our latest installment of…… MORE
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