DALLAS (AP) – A Texas man accused of kidnapping a 4-year-old boy who was found dead on a Dallas street has been indicted on a capital murder charge. The Dallas Morning News reports 18-year-old Darriynn Ronnell Brown was indicted Monday by a Dallas County grand jury in the slaying of Cash Gernon. Authorities said surveillance…… MORE
Governor Abbott, Attorney General Paxton Defending Ban on Mask Mandates
AUSTIN – Texas Governor Greg Abbott and state Attorney General Ken Paxton said Wednesday that the state has filed a mandamus petition in the 5th Court of Appeals to strike down mask requirements issued by Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins. Paxton told WBAP/KLIF News that he is confident the case will make its way to the…… MORE
Dallas County Jails, Courthouses Implementing Disinfecting Technology to Kill Covid-19
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Dallas County will be using eco-friendly cleaning technology in courthouses, jails and other county facilities to help protect the spread of the Delta Variant. R-Water’s system can make 300 gallons of the hypoallergenic disinfectant, TK-60 per day. R-Water CEO Raine Guest says It’s technology kills Covid-19 and its variants in under 20 seconds. Guest…… MORE
Dallas County Judge Issues Mask Requirement for Schools, Businesses
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins, on Wednesday, issued an emergency order related to an increasing number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in North Texas. The emergency order requires masking indoors, regardless of vaccination status, for schools K-12, all Dallas County buildings, and businesses open to the public. Masks are strongly encouraged among…… MORE
U.S. Transportation Secretary Visits DFW Airport, DART
DFW AIRPORT (WBAP/KLIF) – U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joined local members of Congress for a tour of Dallas-Fort Worth Airport on Tuesday, before visiting a DART construction site. The trip came a day after the U.S. Senate passed a $1 trillion bi-partisan infrastructure bill that would invest $25 billion in U.S. airports to address repair and maintenance backlogs,…… MORE
Hochul says She’s Ready to Lead Following Cuomo’s Exit
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – New York Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul says she is prepared to lead after Governor Andrew Cuomo steps down. Hochul gave her first public remarks Wednesday. It came a day after Cuomo’s announcement that he would step down rather than face a likely impeachment trial over allegations that he sexually harassed several…… MORE
Southwest Airlines Leery of Third Quarter Profits Due to Delta Variant Impact
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Southwest Airlines is warning investors that profits seen in the first and second quarter of 2021 may not be seen in the third quarter due to the impact of highly-contagious Delta variant of COVID-19. The Dallas-based carrier also predicted its operating revenue for the current quarter to be lower than previously expected.…… MORE
2021 Big Tex Choice Awards Finalists Announced
DALLAS – August 11, 2021 – The final countdown to three of the most coveted food titles in all of Texas begins. The State Fair of Texas is proud to present the 17th Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards. On Sunday, August 29, three winners will be crowned in the categories of: “Best Taste – Savory,” “Best Taste – Sweet,” and “Most…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Pay Cuts For Those Working From Home, And State Fair Food!
Google is rolling out a “calculator” that will create paycuts for people who work remotely. Dave and Amy talk about it, and then Scott Sidway jumps in to give us the 10 finalists for this year’s State Fair of Texas food contest!… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Cuomo’s Gone, Masks are Back, and Robin Is Bisexual
Andrew Cuomo is resigning as New York’s governor, President Biden reacts strangely, more places in Texas continue to defy Governor Abbott’s order banning mask mandates, and comics are becoming more inclusive. All of this in today’s KLIFnotes with Dave & Amy.… MORE
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