(WBAP/KLIF) — The Texas Education Agency announced guidelines, Tuesday, for the start of the coming school year. The TEA made health and safety a top priority when school does resume. The state is allowing both on-campus and at-home virtual learning this fall…a decision left up to parents. Richardson ISD superintendent Dr. Jeanie Stone says the…… MORE
Fletcher’s Corny Dogs Promises “Pop Up Events” Following Decision to Cancel State Fair
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A major staple of the ‘State Fair of Texas’ is adjusting its business model with the cancellation of this year’s fair. The fair was cancelled for the first time since World War II over concerns surrounding the continue spread of COIVD-19. “For 78 years, the Fletcher’s family has served their original corny…… MORE
Texas GOP Chairman Responds to Houston Mayor’s Comments on State Convention
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Republican Party of Texas is standing behind its decision to move forward with an in-person convention next week in Houston despite a rising number of coronavirus cases in the city and across the state. “The Republican Party of Texas has been in extensive conversations with Houston First- the managers of the George…… MORE
Texas Passes 10,000 Confirmed New Virus Cases in Single Day
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas has surpassed 10,000 new coronavirus cases in a single day for the first time as a resurgence of the outbreak rages across the U.S. The record high of 10,028 confirmed cases Tuesday follows Governor Greg Abbott decision to mandate masks in much of the state and to close bars, retreating…… MORE
Biden Wants US to Produce More of its Own Pandemic Supplies
WASHINGTON (AP) – Joe Biden is promising to shift production of medical equipment and other key pandemic-fighting products “back to U.S. soil,” creating jobs and bolstering a domestic supply chain he says has been exposed as inadequate and vulnerable by the coronavirus outbreak. The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee’s campaign released a plan Tuesday to reinforce…… MORE
Coronavirus Pandemic Prompts Cancellation of 2020 State Fair of Texas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The State Fair of Texas announced Tuesday that the 2020 fair is canceled out of safety precautions surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. The announcement comes as Texas experiences a significant increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. “It is with a heavy heart that we must announce the State Fair of Texas will…… MORE
FDA Adds to List of Toxic Hand Sanitizers Due to Methanol Risk, Issues Nationwide Recall
White Oak, MD (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Food and Drug Administration has added more brands to its list of recalled hand sanitizer products that may contain methanol. Two weeks ago, the FDA warned Americans to stop using nine hand sanitizer products over potential presence of the substance, also known as wood alcohol. The agency issued…… MORE
A Supreme Court Ruling, And A Talk With A Texas Congressman
<iframe src=”https://omny.fm/shows/klif-news-information-in-the-morning/7-7-2020/embed” width=”100%” height=”180″ frameborder=”0″ title=”7-7-2020″></iframe> A Major Supreme Court Ruling On The Electoral College, And A Conversation With Texas Congressman Michael Burgess… MORE
Attempted Lynching of a Black Man Thwarted in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, Indiana (WBAP/KLIF) – A black man in Indiana took to social media to recount an alleged assault by a group of white men who threatened to “get a noose” after claiming that he and his friends had trespassed on private property over the 4th of July weekend. Booker is a civil rights activist and member…… MORE
Texas Medical Association’s Stark Warning Against Texas GOP’s Live Convention in Houston
Austin, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Lt.Gov. Dan Patrick says he thinks the party’s decision to proceed with a live convention is “unwise,” but he plans to be there. “I watched all three hours of the SREC debate on Thursday night,” Patrick said in his statement. “I agree with the 20 people who believe it is…… MORE
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