Denton ISD Keeps Original Start Date in August but Delays In-Person Classes for 8 Days

DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- Following the recent recommendation of Denton County Public Health Services, Denton ISD will keep it’s original start date on August 26th but classes will be online only until September 8th. “We will continue to follow guidance from our local medical professionals who are tracking cases very closely,” said Dr. Jamie Wilson, Superintendent of schools. “And,…MORE

President Trump makes 16th Trip to Lone Star State

MIDLAND (WBAP/KLIF) – President Donald Trump spend Wednesday afternoon touring a drilling rig in Midland, Texas. During the visit the president discussed how the U.S. is achieving energy dominance by cutting regulations, simplifying the permitting process and encouraging private investment in energy infrastructure. During a speech the president said he came to the Permian Basin…MORE

Rep. Louie Gohmert, of Tyler, Tests positive for COVID-19

Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – U.S Representative Louie Gohmert of Tyler has tested positive for Covid-19, according to Politico.  Gohmert was pre-screened at the White House Tuesday morning before a flight to Texas with President Donald Trump. Gohmert is known for not wearing a mask and in an interview in June said if he contracted the coronavirus…MORE

Texas Republican Rep. Louie Gohmert Tests Positive for COVID-19

TYLER (WBAP/KLIF News) – Texas lawmaker Louie Gohmert, R-Tyler, has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19. Politico reports his status was confirmed during a COVID-19 pre-screen at the White House Wednedsay. Gohmert, who was refused to wear a mask, was one of several Texas officials that were scheduled to accompany President Trump during his trip to West…MORE

KLIF Morning News: Trump in West Texas, and Helping Arlington

0:24 — President Trump in West Texas Wednesday means it’s time to chat with his campaign! Hogan Gidley is the President’s campaign press secretary and spoke with Dave and Amy about all things campaign, oil industry, and Trump vs. Biden. 9:49 — Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams joined the show to talk about the struggles local…MORE

Trump Seeks Loyal Donors in West Texas Fracking Fields

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s visit to a U.S. fracking hub on the West Texas plains comes during the state’s fierce coronavirus outbreak and a global oil and gas glut that is putting the squeeze on his loyal donors in the petroleum industry. Trump is combining some fundraising Wednesday with his first trip to an oil…MORE

Kodak Lands Government Loan to Bolster US-Produced Drug Supply

WASHINGTON (AP) – Eastman Kodak has launched a pharmaceutical arm with the announcement Tuesday of a federal loan of $765 million to help reduce the country’s reliance on other countries for ingredients used in generic drugs. The agreement was announced by President Donald Trump and hailed as a breakthrough in bringing more pharmaceutical manufacturing to…MORE

Tempers Flare in Dodgers-Astros Game

(CNN) Tempers flared during the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers game Tuesday night, the first time the teams have met since the Astros were handed a punishment by the league in January. While the game in Houston started out on a good foot, tensions began to run high at the bottom of the sixth inning with two outs. A pitch from…MORE

Mike Mata Cleared By Grand Jury

(WBAP/KLIF) — A Dallas County grand jury elected not to indict the Dallas Police Association President.  Mike Mata was cleared, Tuesday, of allegations of evidence tampering in the Amber Guyger murder case. Guyger, an off duty Dallas Police officer, shot and killed Botham Jean inside his apartment. After the shooting Mata was accused of wrong-doing by…MORE

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