Irving (AP) – Attorneys for the Irving based Boy Scouts of America are asking a Delaware bankruptcy judge to protect survivors of child sexual abuse from being misled by advertisements from law firms about their ability to file claims in the organization’s bankruptcy case. The judge in May established a Nov. 16 claims deadline and…… MORE
Texas Approaching 600,000 COVID-19 Positive Tests
(WBAP/KLIF) — Positive test results for the Coronavirus in the Metroplex hit nearly 900, Thursday. Dallas county reported 219 new cases, Tarrant county 247, Collin county 215, and Denton 201. Denton county also reported 2 additional deaths due to the virus. Statewide, over 5,000 new infections were listed, Thursday. Texas is approaching 600,000 positive tests…… MORE
Mavericks, Rangers, Wings Games Postponed in Protest
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Professional sports in DFW were put on hold Thursday, at least for one night, as athletes continue to protest social injustice. The Police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin has prompted professional athletes across the country to postpone games in protest over racism in America. “We need justice for Jacob Blake,” Dallas…… MORE
Governor Abbott Surveys Hurricane Laura Damage
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott traveled to Southeast Texas on Thursday to survey the damage from Hurricane Laura and meet with local officials. The Governor commended the Southeast Texas community for evacuating ahead of the storm. According to the Governor, evacuation compliance minimized the loss of life and severe safety concerns. He urged Texans…… MORE
Denton Mayor Chris Watts is Resigning
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- After more than 12 years of service to the City of Denton community Chris Watts has resigned as Mayor of the City of Denton. Mayor Watts announced his intention to resign in a letter delivered to the City Secretary on Monday, Aug. 24. While having resigned the position effective Thursday, Aug. 27, in accordance…… MORE
State Fair of Texas Announces Special 2020 Big Tex Fair Food Drive-Thru Event
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- You can still enjoy the State Fair of Texas this year, but it will be done differently. For the first time in its 134-year history, The State Fair is introducing the Big Tex Fair Food Drive-Thru Event, a special event for 2020 in lieu of the annual 24-day exhibition. “It’s been a tough…… MORE
AAA Texas Reports Spike In Gas Prices As Damage Assessments From Hurricane Laura Begin
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – Gas prices are rising in Texas as officials begin to assess the damage from Hurricane Laura. The storm made landfall in Southwestern Louisiana early Thursday morning as a Category 4 and weakened to a Category 1 as the hours progressed. The statewide gas price average in Texas is $1.92 for a…… MORE
Hurricane Laura Relief
HOW YOU CAN HELP You can make a difference in the lives of people impacted by Hurricane Laura. Visit redcross.org, call 800-RED-CROSS or text the word LAURA to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Donations enable the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from this disaster. This includes providing food, shelter,…… MORE
Denton County Needs Poll Workers For Upcoming Election
Denton (WBAP/KLIF) – The Denton County Elections Administration needs election workers to work at the polls during early voting in October and on Election Day, November 3rd. All positions are available including Presiding Judges, Lead Clerks and regular Clerks. Pay ranges from $12 – $14 per hour and you will be paid for training. High…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Laura’s Landfall, and Basketball Boycotts
0:24 — Allison Getz joined us live from the ground in Beaumont, Texas, where many forecasters thought Hurricane Laura could cause major damage. Turns out…much of Texas dodged a bullet! Dave & Amy also get into it about the Republican National Convention last night, and what a Democrat-of-the-past is saying now… 8:49 — What on…… MORE
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