BOSTON (AP) – Computer security experts around the world are racing to patch one of the worst software vulnerabilities discovered in years. The critical flaw is in an open-source utility widely used by government and industry. Experts say it is already being exploited and the fallout won’t be known for several days. Untold millions of…… MORE
Pentagon Considering COVID-19 Booster Mandate for Troops
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Pentagon says there are “active discussions” within the department about making COVID-19 vaccine booster shots mandatory for service members, even as thousands refuse or seek exemptions from the initial shot mandate. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby says there have been no final decisions on the matter. He says Secretary of Defense Lloyd…… MORE
Bond Set for Suspect in Killing of Mesquite Police Officer
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The man charged in the killing of Mesquite Police Sergeant Richard Houston is behind bars. According to an arrest affidavit, Jamie Jaramillo shot himself after allegedly opening fire on Sgt. Houston last Friday outside a Mesquite grocery store. The suspect was hospitalized and has since been released and is booked in the…… MORE
US Supreme Court Rules Challenges to Texas’ Ban on Most Abortions Can Proceed, Law Remains in Place
WASHINGTON D.C. (WBAP/KLIF News) – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday that abortion clinics in Texas can sue the state over its ban on most abortions, but are allowing the law to remain in place. The opinion by Justice Neil Gorsuch stressed the “ultimate merits question” of whether the Texas law is constitutional is “not…… MORE
President Trump Hints at 2024 Bid while Joining ‘WBAP Morning News’
(WBAP/KLIF) – Former President Trump hinted at a potential 2024 Presidential bid on Friday when he joined the WBAP Morning News. “If I had it to do again, maybe I will” said Trump. “You will be among the first to know. You guys have been great and we appreciate it.” President Trump indicated that his…… MORE
Texas Businesses Caught Between State And Federal Mask Mandates
Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Workforce Commission has sent letters to businesses across the state reminding them Governor Abbott has issued an executive order forbidding Texas businesses from requiring their employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. That presumably squeezes employers between the governor’s order forbidding vaccine mandates, and the Biden administration’s federal order that requires vaccines…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: West Side Story and Lucille Ball
This week’s new movie releases are somewhat of a blast from the past, including a remake of West Side Story and an interesting story about Lucille Ball. Frank Swietek joins Dave Williams with this week’s newest movie reviews.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Did The Cowboys’ Coach Guarantee A Win?
A lot is being made about something Dallas Cowboys’ head coach Mike McCarthy said at a press conference this week. Steve Lamb joins Dave & Scott to react to the audio and preview this weekend’s big game against Washington.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Omicron in North Texas, and Fauci Wants Us To Mandate Vaccines At Holiday Dinners
We’ve got our first couple of cases of the Omicron variant here in North Texas, but you may not need to worry. Also, Dr. Fauci is basically asking us to check vaccine cards before having people over for the holidays. Dave & Scott explain in today’s KLIFnotes.… MORE
Most Texas Schools Haven’t Used COVID Testing Money
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Education Agency says an $800 million federal grant that’s been given to Texas schools to bolster COVID-19 testing has been mostly unused so far. Public schools have spent about $3.6 million of it. All private schools combined spent a little more than $125,000. T.E.A. points out just because schools aren’t…… MORE
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