PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The City Council in Portland, Oregon will vote Wednesday on an emergency resolution that would ban the purchase of goods and services from Texas in response to a new law there prohibiting most abortions. The resolution if passed would also bar city employee travel to the state. Mayor Ted Wheeler’s office said Friday…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: COVID Hurting the NFL, and Mark Cuban Has To Play The Anthem
One of the NFL’s greats says COVID is going to have a bigger impact on professional football this year than it did last year. Dave and Scott discuss that, along with a new Texas law that will more or less force Mark Cuban to play the national anthem at Mavs games.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: The 9-11 Mastermind Goes To Trial…Finally
The man who is reportedly behind planning the 9-11 attacks is finally going to see his day in court…nearly 20 years later. Dave and Scott react to why it’s taken this long to happen.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Back to School Europe vs. Back to School US
Back to school this year in the US has been full of protests, angry parents, and mask discussions. Has it been the same in Europe? Dave & Scott check in with Fox’s Simon Owen to find out, then talk about a new study that says living in a tree-filled neighborhood is good for your heart…… MORE
Not much cooler, but DRIER
Today, Sunny and Hot, Isolated PM storms mainly NW, 95 / 75, WInds S5-10 Wednesday, Isolated Shower & Storms mainly north, PtCldy, Breezy, 94 / 72, WInds NW10-15 Thursday, Mostly Sunny, 95 / 73 Friday, Sunny, 98 / 75 Saturday, Sunny, Breezy, 99 / 75… MORE
With Legal Challenges Pending, Gov. Abbott to Sign Election Integrity Bill Into Law
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott is expected to sign Senate Bill 1 – otherwise known as the election integrity bill – into law later this morning. The governor will be joined in Tyler for the signing ceremony by the bill’s authors, State Senator Bryan Hughes and Representative Andrew Murr. Republicans touted the bill as…… MORE
Justice Department Will ‘Protect’ Abortion Seekers in Texas
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said Monday that it will not tolerate violence against anyone who is trying to obtain an abortion in Texas as federal officials explore options to challenge a new state law that bans most abortions. Attorney General Merrick Garland said the Justice Department would “protect those seeking to obtain or provide…… MORE
New I-35W Ramp Creates Added Mobility in North Fort Worth
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The North Tarrant Express project opened a new ramp from eastbound I-820 to the northbound I-35W TEXpress Lanes on Wednesday. The newly built ramp in the 820/35W interchange will create greater mobility and additional access for TEXpress Lanes, as well as providing additional options for motorists. The new direct connector is part…… MORE
Taliban say they took Panjshir, Last Holdout Afghan Province
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) – The Taliban say they have seized the last province not in their control after their blitz through Afghanistan last month. They overran forces who had opposed their takeover. According to witnesses, thousands of Taliban fighters charged into eight districts of Panjshir province overnight. A Taliban spokesman confirmed Monday that the province…… MORE
Federal Unemployment Benefit Ends Today for Millions of Americans
WASHINGTON D.C. (WBAP/KLIF News) – Although Texas opted out of the COVID-related federal unemployment benefit funding back in May, the $300 weekly jobless benefit officially ends today. The cutoff impacts about 8.9 million people nationwide. There are actually four types of benefits that are ending Monday including the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation, Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation…… MORE
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