Justice Department Seeks Order Against Texas Abortion Law

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has asked a federal court in Texas to stop the enforcement of a new state law that bans most abortions in the state while it decides the case. The Texas law, known as SB8, prohibits abortions once medical professionals can detect cardiac activity — usually around six weeks, before…MORE

North Texas Volunteers Responding to Areas Impacted by Back to Back Storms

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- North Texas volunteers are doubling down responding to areas impacted by a combination of storms. Texas Baptist Men crews responding to areas in Louisiana still recovering from Hurricane Ida are facing new challenges, additional rain and flooding brought on by Tropical Storm Nicholas. “We ask all of our volunteers to be so flexible…MORE

Dallas Regional Chamber Reaches Goal in Vaccination Campaign

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Regional Chamber announced on Tuesday that it reached its goal for its “Take Care of Business” public service campaign that offered incentives for North Texans who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. According to the DRC, more than 600,000 new COVID-19 vaccinations have been administered in the four-county Dallas Region since…MORE

Amazon looking to hire 11,000 North Texans

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Businesses across the country and North Texas are trying to lure talent. In DFW Amazon said it is planning to hire around 11,000 works and 17,000 state wide. Nationwide, Amazon is planning to hire some 125,000 delivery and warehouse workers paying employees an average of $18 an hour. Competition for part time…MORE

Statistics Show Crime Reduction Plan is Netting Results in Dallas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Recent statistics show the Dallas Police Department is chipping away at violent crime. When Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia took over as Chief earlier this year he laid out a crime reduction plan focused on more Police visibility and other factors. The Dallas City Council Public Safety Committee learned this week that…MORE

Dallas Area Gained Most Workers During Pandemic

Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – During the second quarter of last year, the DFW/Arlington area experienced a net gain of 4,071 workers amid the COVID pandemic, topping all other cities nationwide. A report from helpadvisor.com also shows Bryan-College Station and Midland experienced a net loss of over 1,400 workers, the 10th and 12th biggest decreases in the…MORE

KLIF Morning News: COVID is Ruining Friendships!

A new survey shows that 1 out of every 7 people say their friends’ COVID vaccine opinions have caused them to completely end the friendship! Surprising, or no? Scott Sidway brings the conversation to Dave & Amy for this edition of Scott’s Thoughts.MORE

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