(WBAP/KLIF) — The Biden Administration’s policy decisions have received mixed reviews. Democrats praise the president having America’s best interests at heart. However, the Heritage Foundation’s Jim Carafano criticizes the president for dividing the country, while hurting businesses and the economy. Carafano points to open borders, stringent COVID mandates, and the attack on the oil and…… MORE
New Texas rules after blackout, but not for this winter
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Regulators of Texas’ oil and gas industry that buckled during February’s deadly freeze moved Tuesday toward making some producers more prepared for cold weather, but not in time for this winter as the nation’s power grid monitor warned the state is still at risk of blackouts. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is guaranteeing the lights…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Twitter’s Ridiculous New Photo Rule
Twitter announced a new privacy rule when it comes to posting photos, and it’s got everyone scratching their heads. It’s the subject of today’s “Scott’s Thoughts” with Dave, Amy, and Scott.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: A Tragic School Shooting, and Calls For Another Special Session
A Michigan high school was the site of a tragic deadly shooting, and Texan politicians are calling for ANOTHER special session — this time to talk about vaccine mandates. Dave & Amy talk about that, and much more, in today’s KLIFnotes.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Virologist Talks Omicron
So is the Omicron more or less contagious than the Delta variant of COVID-19? And do the vaccines work against it or not? There’s a lot to figure out, so Dave & Amy spoke to Texas A&M virologist Dr. Benjamin Neuman about it.… MORE
Critics Warn Power Grid Could Go Down
(WBAP/KLIF) — Some believe Texas’ move to bolster protections against winter power outages doesn’t go far enough. Regulators of the Texas oil and gas industry are moving to make operators better prepared for cold weather, following February’s deadly freeze. However, new rules passed, Tuesday, won’t come in time for winter as the nation’s power grid…… MORE
California Could Cost ExxonMobil Millions
(WBAP/KLIF) — A proposed oil pipeline in California is expected to enter a critical phase of its government review next year. If approved, the move would allow ExxonMobil to resume production at three offshore platforms. The $300 million project by Houston-based plains All American Pipeline would replace a line near Santa Barbara that was shut…… MORE
Families Turn Down Travis Scott Offer To Pay For Funerals
HOUSTON (AP) – Several families of the 10 people who died from injuries in a massive crowd surge of fans at the Astroworld festival have turned down an offer by headliner Travis Scott to pay for their loved ones’ funeral costs. Attorneys for the families of four of the victims said Tuesday that they had…… MORE
Oncor Donates 110 Acres to the City of Dallas for “The LOOP” Trail
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The largest parkland dedication in Dallas since 1938 was announced today, the result of a joint effort between Oncor Electric Delivery, the City of Dallas and the Circuit Trail Conservancy (CTC), the nonprofit completing The LOOP, a 50 mile walk and bike trail connecting north, south, east and west Dallas. “A critical piece…… MORE
Arlington Officers Sign No-Confidence Petition Regarding Chief Al Jones
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Hundreds of Arlington Police Officers say they lack confidence in Chief Al Jones. The Arlington Municipal Patrolman’s Association’ is pointing directly to Chief Jones’ decision in October to fire an Officer seen on video fatally shooting a suspect who ignored commands while driving his pickup truck. The firing came less than 48…… MORE
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