(WBAP/KLIF) — Washington is gun shy to pull the trigger on a new multi-trillion dollar Cares Act package. The battle over the amount of a Coronavirus aid package continues on Capitol Hill. Republicans were pushing for a $1-trillion package, while Democrats wanted somewhere around $3-trillion. According to Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Democrats wanted the…… MORE
Governor Abbott Addresses Continued Strategies to Reduce Spread of COVID-19
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott traveled to Beaumont on Tuesday to hold a briefing with local officials and state representatives on the state’s ongoing COVID-19 response. The Governor and local and state leaders discussed strategies to continue reducing the number of positive cases and hospitalizations in, including blood and plasma donations from recovered patients…… MORE
Over 2,000 Jobs Available at Alliance Texas Virtual Job Fair Aug 12
ALLIANCE (WBAP/KLIF)- North Texans have the opportunity to look at over 2,000 jobs at an Alliance Texas virtual job fair event. Hillwood, Workforce Solutions of Tarrant County and Workforce Solutions of North Texas are joining forces to host a virtual job fair August 12th from 10 am to 2 pm. Lacey Douglas with Workforce Solutions…… MORE
Two Carroll ISD Employees Test Positive for Coronavirus
SOUTHLAKE (WBAP/KLIF)- Two Carroll ISD employees tested positive for Covid-19. Carroll ISD sent WBAP/KLIF a statement saying a staff member at Eubanks Intermediate School tested positive for Covid-19 August 6th and at Carroll Elementary school a staff member tested positive for the virus after being at campus, working in the classroom. They were notified on…… MORE
Biden Chooses Senator Kamala Harris as Running Mate
(AP) – Joe Biden has chosen Senator Kamala Harris of California as his running mate. It’s a move that fulfills the wish of Democrats clamoring to see a woman of color on a major party’s presidential ticket for the first time in history. The 55-year-old Harris was elected to the Senate in 2016 after serving…… MORE
Big Ten Pulls Plug on Fall Football Amid COVID-19 Concerns
(AP) – The Big Ten Conference won’t be playing football this fall because of concerns about COVID-19. The move comes six day after the conference released a revised conference-only schedule that it hoped would help it navigate a fall season with potential COVID-19 disruptions. The Big Ten Conference includes historic programs such as Ohio State, Michigan,…… MORE
Fort Worth to Convert Hotels to Fight Homelessness Due to COVID-19
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The city of Fort Worth is looking to turn unused hotel rooms into housing for those facing homelessness due to the coronavirus. Fort Worth Housing Solutions has till December to get this done as the $18.6 million stimulus aid will expire at the end of the year. The money was allocated through the…… MORE
Allen ISD Offers Curbside Meal Service for Students
ALLEN (WBAP/KLIF News) – Allen ISD is offering curbside meal service twice a week to its students, K-12, to help struggling families whose children are now learning from home. The service starts Wednesday, August 12th, and will give families meal bundles, two breakfasts and two lunches. This week, the pick up dates are Wednesday and…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Campaigns, Canceling Football, and Cows
0:26 — President Trump’s approval is reportedly going up, and Joe Biden appears to be losing steam. Dave and Scott spoke with Trump campaign communications director Tim Murtaugh about the campaign, and why what Joe Biden is running on could hurt millions of Americans. 9:35 — In today’s KLIFnotes, we’ve got all the heartbreaking details…… MORE
Dallas Appeals Court Upholds Murder Conviction for a Former Balch Springs Police Officer
Balch Springs, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in Dallas has upheld the murder conviction and 15-year prison term for former Balch Springs officer Roy Oliver. Oliver is serving 15 years for the 2017 murder of Jordan Edwards. he was a passenger in a car leaving a party police were breaking up.…… MORE
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