DFW’s Morning News speaks with cyber experts about local and global impacts of Friday’s worldwide IT outage.… MORE
DFW’s Morning News-Friday Flashback 7-19-24
Clayton and Laura learn the KLIF Twist.… MORE
Texas DPS Driver License Offices Closed Friday Due to Tech Issues
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Texas Department of Public Safety said its driver license offices are closed statewide due to a technical issue on Friday. In a statement posted to X, the department said its technology teams are “working diligently on a fix, however, there is not current estimate on when offices will reopen.”…… MORE
CrowdStrike Issue Causes Outages Affecting Airlines and Businesses Worldwide
NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – An update by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike led to a major outage Friday morning that affected airlines and businesses worldwide. Microsoft assured its customers the company was working to fix issues affecting its 365 apps and services. The tech giant said its cloud services are in the process of being…… MORE
Trump Officially Accepts the Republican Presidential Nomination
(WBAP/KLIF) – MILWAUKEE, WI – For the first time since the assassination attempt, former President Trump spoke publicly at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. In addition to accepting the Republican nomination for president Trump described the events of the attempted assassination on his life last Saturday, and thanked God for protecting him on that…… MORE
DART is Considering Increasing Their Rates
(WBAP/KLIF) – DALLAS, TX – Several North Texas cities are asking about the money being spent on DART, and have stated that they are not getting enough out of the public transit system to justify the expense. In response, DART is considering changes to their fares. The $2.50 single ride option would be eliminated for…… MORE
State’s Largest Migrant Shelter Accused of Child Sex Abuse
(WBAP/KLIF) — What was supposed to be a safe haven for unaccompanied migrant children is now the focus of a Department of Justice sexual abuse investigation. The largest migrant shelter in Austin facing child sex abuse charges, as Southwest Key operates 29 child migrant shelters, 17 of those are located in Texas. The DOJ says…… MORE
Lou Dobbs Dies at 78
(WBAP/KLIF) – A longtime business news anchor who became aligned with former president Donald Trump has died at the age of 78. A statement on his social media account called him a “fighter till the very end”. Dobbs had a long career in journalism, with more than 20 years on the job at the CNN…… MORE
Texas Citrus Industry Dying; Leaders Call on Congress to Take Action Now.
By Kimberly James; WBAP and KLIF News, Dallas, Texas. TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY – (WBAP/KLIF) The nearly $500 million Texas citrus industry is nearing the brink of collapse as Mexico continues to fail to deliver water to the Rio Grande, as required per a 1944 U.S. – Mexico treaty. Many citrus and other Valley farmers…… MORE
Bob Newhart Dies at the Age of 94
LOS ANGELES – (WBAP/KLIF) – Actor Bob Newhart has died at the age of 94. Widely loved for his ability to bring laughter to all age groups, the comedic performer whose hallmark was deadpan humor, was showcased on his own network television shows starting in the 1970s and running well into the 90’s with appearances…… MORE
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