DALLAS (AP) — The gunman who took four people hostage at a Texas synagogue in a 10-hour standoff that ended in his death was checked against law enforcement databases before entering the U.S. but raised no red flags, the White House said. Malik Faisal Akram, a 44-year-old British citizen, arrived in the U.S. at Kennedy Airport in…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Dak Apologizes, and a Cowboy Takes A Gift Away From An Ex
As predicted, Dak Prescott has issued an apology after making a post-game comment on Sunday that seemed to condone fans throwing trash at referees. Dave & Amy talk about the apology and the entire situation.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Don Huffines Talks Governor Campaign
Republican candidate for Texas governor says he’s raised around $12 million in campaign funds, but will that be enough to unseat Governor Abbott? He joined Dave & Amy to talk about his campaign.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Time to Get Your Free Online COVID Tests and Masks!
The Biden administration-led website to get you free COVID tests is up and running, but it’s had some issues already. Plus, a new projection is predicting a high number of deaths because of Omicron. Dave & Amy talk about that and more in today’s KLIFnotes.… MORE
Political Aide to Texas AG Commissioner Indicted
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A longtime aide to the Texas Agriculture Commissioner has been indicted on charges of soliciting thousands of dollars in bribes from farmers in exchange for licenses to produce hemp. The Houston Chronicle reports that Todd Smith, a top aid to Commissioner Sid Miller, was indicted Tuesday by a Travis County grand…… MORE
Brain Crumbs With Dave & Amy: Episode 2
Episode #2: You can now buy Amy’s Laugh and 20 years ago while working at KFBK in Sacramento, Dave told his old pal and former colleague Rush Limbaugh about a weird dream he had. Ten years later it became world news! Show notes: Check out Amy’s NFT here. Rush Limbaugh Theme Song: My City Was…… MORE
Texas Teen Charged with Shooting 16-Year-Old Girl 22 Times
(WBAP/KLIF) — The suspected killer who shot a 16-year-old girl 22 times has been arrested. Police say an ex-boyfriend has been arrested and charged with murder in the killing of a 16-year-old Houston girl who was shot 22 times as she walked her dog. Diamond Alvarez was killed on January 11th at a park near…… MORE
Devastated by Worst Wildfire in History, Bastrop in Danger Again
(WBAP/KLIF) — A wildfire has erupted in a Texas town devastated by a deadly blaze a decade ago. The blaze erupted in a Central Texas state park, forcing evacuations of residential areas in the city of Bastrop, the site of a deadly blaze a decade ago. The fire started in Bastrop State Park just before…… MORE
FEMA to Open Drive-Thru Covid-19 Test Site Near Choctaw Stadium in Arlington
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the State of Texas, Tarrant County and the City of Arlington announce a partnership to open a temporary drive-thru COVID-19 test site near Choctaw Stadium. The testing site opens Wednesday, Jan. 19 for a three-week period in response to the rise of COVID-19 cases and the surge…… MORE
McKinney Group Garnered over 23k Signatures Supporting Expanded Alcohol Sales
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF)- A group of citizens garnered over 23,000 signatures of McKinney voters to support changing the law to allow the expansion of current sales to include fine wine and package stores. The group consists of residents, business, and community leaders. The petition will allow a vote for the legal sale of all alcoholic beverages…… MORE
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