(WBAP/KLIF) — As the border crisis continues with the Biden administration’s open border policy, Texas has stepped up to spend $3-billion on border security. Governor Greg Abbott says thousands of Texas National Guard troops and DPS agents aren’t enough to stop the tide. He says the state already has contractors in place to erect the…… MORE
Hundreds Displaced after Dallas Apartment Explosion
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The four civilians injured in Wednesday’s apartment explosion in South Dallas have been discharged from the hospital, according to Dallas Fire-Rescue. DFR units were assigned to a 911 call for a Natural Gas Leak/Odor Wednesday morning at the apartment complex on Highland Hills Road. According to DFR, firefighters arrived at an apartment…… MORE
University of North Texas System Achieves Record Enrollment
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The University of North Texas System announced on Monday record system-wide enrollment of 49,060 students combined at the University of North Texas, UNT Dallas and UNT Health Science Center in Fort Worth. According to the University, as of September 28, headcount enrollment at each UNT System institutions is 42,372 at University of…… MORE
FWISD Offers $500 Stipends for Fully COVID Vaccinated Employees
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- In an effort to provide safe and healthy environments for students, staff and visitors, the Fort Worth ISD is offering a one-time $500 incentive to employees fully vaccinated for COVID. Participation is voluntary. Employees who voluntarily provide proof to FWISD by November 15, 2021, affirming that they’re fully vaccinated, will receive a…… MORE
Family of Child who Died from Rare Amoeba Infection at Arlington Splash Pad Seeking Lawsuit
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- An Arlington Family has retained a lawyer after their child died from an infection caused by a rare amoeba, likely contracted at an Arlington Splash Pad. A Tarrant County Public Health investigation determined two possible sources for the child’s exposure towater containing N. fowleri: the family’s home in Tarrant County or the Don…… MORE
4 Firefighters Injured in Building Explosion and Collapse
DALLAS (WBAPKLIF) – 4 Dallas Firefighters are hospitalized after being injured in an apartment explosion and collapse. According to Jason Evans, the firefighters were dispatched to the complex on Highland Hills Drive after residents reported smelling gas. The explosion occurred after the firefighters arrived on the scene. 2 residents of the complex were also injured…… MORE
Matthew Dowd, Former George W. Bush Strategist, Announces Run for Texas Lt. Governor as Democrat
TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – There’s another contender for the Lieutenant Governor seat in next year’s midterm elections. Matthew Dowd, former chief strategist for George W. Bush, announced Wednesday morning that he’s running against Dan Patrick as a Democrat. In his campaign video announcement, Dowd accused Republican leaders of failing the state on energy and COVID-19.…… MORE
AP-NORC poll: Virus Fears Linger For Vaccinated Older Adults
NEW YORK (AP) – A new survey finds that vaccinated older adults are far more worried about COVID-19 than the unvaccinated are. And those vaccinated older adults are far likelier to take precautions despite the protection afforded by their shots. The survey comes Wednesday from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. The survey…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Democrats Battle Infrastructure and Reconciliation
A huge battle is looming and could come to a head by this week when it comes to the infrastructure and reconciliation/spending bills. SMU’s Cal Jillson joined Dave & Amy to explain why this is such a big deal politically.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Jen Psaki Needs an Economics Lesson
The White House press secretary was asked what she thinks about businesses raising prices if they get taxed more, and her response was priceless. Dave & Amy explain.… MORE
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