(WBAP/KLIF) — Newly released Census data shows four of the nation’s ten fastest-growing municipalities are suburbs of big cities in Texas. That means the second-largest state in the U.S. could play a big part in the redistricting battle for control of congress. The new data pulled from the 2020 Census is coming more than four…… MORE
MD7 Moving Headquarters to Allen, Bringing 200+ Jobs to Region
ALLEN (WBAP/KLIF)-Governor Greg Abbott announced that MD7, LLC, a mobile infrastructure consultancy, will relocate its corporate headquarters to Allen, Texas. The project will create 218 new jobs and more than $6.8 million in capital investment. A Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) grant of $773,000 has been extended to MD7, which includes a $10,000 Veteran Created Job…… MORE
Texas Senate Passes Elections Bill after 15-Hour Filibuster
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Senate, on Thursday, again passed its version of a Republican-led voting bill. The Senate passed the bill in the regular session, the first special session, and now the second. But this time around an overnight filibuster delayed the process. In her tennis shoes on the Senate Floor, Democrat Carol Alvarado…… MORE
US Troops to Help Evacuate some Embassy Staff in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (AP) – Officials say additional American troops are being sent to Afghanistan to assist in the evacuation of some personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. State Department spokesman Ned Price said the embassy will remain open but at reduced staffing levels. Another official speaking on condition of anonymity said U.S. troops will help…… MORE
Tarrant County Judge will Follow Governor’s Order, Not Issue Mask Mandate
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley said the county is following Governor Greg Abbott’s order and will not issue a mask mandate. This comes after Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins issued a mask mandate while the Governor’s order says businesses cannot require them. Whitley says Governor Abbott has the power to make these…… MORE
Dallas Police Lost Terabytes of Data That Could Impact Some Criminal Cases
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Dallas Police Department said a massive amount of information has been lost from its computer database on criminal investigations dating back to July 2020. About 14 terabytes of the 22 terabytes lost were recovered but the remainder are believed to be lost forever. The Dallas County District Attorney’s Office said…… MORE
NAACP: Justice Must Probe Arrest Threats Against Texas Dems
ASHINGTON (AP) – The NAACP is urging the Justice Department to investigate whether a federal crime was being committed when Texas Republicans threatened to have their Democratic colleagues arrested. The threats stemmed from their refusal to attend a legislative session in an effort to try and block a sweeping elections overhaul bill that makes it…… MORE
Warrants Served to Texas Democrats, But Holdout Continues
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Officers of the Texas House of Representatives delivered civil arrest warrants for more than 50 absent Democrats on Wednesday as frustrated Republicans ratcheted up efforts to end a standoff over a sweeping elections bill that stretched into its 31st day. But after sergeants-at-arms finished making the rounds inside the Texas Capitol…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Gene Simmons Doesn’t Care About COVID Deaths, and Utah’s Governor’s “Offensive” Name
Gene Simmons has a polarizing opinion when it comes to COVID deaths among the unvaccinated. And Utah’s Governor is having to defend…his last name? Dave and Scott explain.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: CNN’s Strange Defense of Chris Cuomo
CNN’s Chris Cuomo still hasn’t addressed the Andrew Cuomo situation on his show, and one of his co-worker’s is defending him on national TV. Dave and Scott react to the audio, then talk about a teacher who quit in front of the school board because of their political agenda.… MORE
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