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
Helicopter Explodes In McKinney
McKinney (WBAP/KLIF) – A helicopter exploded while trying to take off from McKinney’s airport Thursday evening. Witnesses said someone had been working on the helicopter, and was trying to lift off when it tilted to one side, and exploded. That unidentified person managed to get out of the burning helicopter, but was injured, and was…… MORE
Keller School Libraries Under Investigation
Keller (WBAP/KLIF) – Keller Independent School District libraries are being investigated by the Texas Education Agency. T.E.A. says it’s responding to last month’s demand by Governor Abbott that it keep “pornography and other obscene content” out of Texas schools. According to T.E.A., it’s had a complaint about library books with “sexually explicit content” in Keller…… MORE
Judge says Texas abortion law’s enforcement mechanism not valid
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas judge said Thursday the enforcement mechanism behind the nation’s strictest abortion law— which rewards lawsuits against violators by awarding judgments of $10,000 — is unconstitutional in a narrow ruling that still leaves a near-total ban on abortions in place. State District Judge David Peeples of Austin side-stepped the broader…… MORE
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