WASHINGTON (AP) – With only hours to spare, Congress passed legislation that would avoid a partial federal shutdown and keep the government funded through December 3rd. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. The votes will help avert one crisis, but efforts to stave off a second crisis that…… MORE
Dallas Mavericks to Require Proof of COVID Vaccination or Negative Test to Attend Home Games
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Mavericks, on Wednesday, announced the team’s COVID related requirements for the upcoming season. According to requirements sent to season ticket holders, and posted on the team’s website, the Mavs are requiring fans to show proof of a negative COVID test within 48 hours of attending a home game or to…… MORE
Texas utilities slip through a loophole; no winterization has begun
The Texas Tribune reports state senators were furious to learn that natural gas companies won’t have to better prepare their facilities for extreme weather before 2023. Senators blamed the Railroad Commission even though the legislature passed the bill and the governor signed it. Here’s how Dave & Amy explained it this morning on KLIF. Read…… MORE
Governor Abbott to Appeal FEMA Denial of Federal Emergency Declaration Over Border Surge
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – Governor Greg Abbott is planning to appeal the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s denial of the state’s emergency declaration request amid recent surges at the Texas-Mexico border. The denial on Wednesday of supplemental federal assistance comes in the wake of a recent surge of more than 16,000 migrants, many of them Haitian,…… MORE
Over a Dozen FWISD Student Teachers Awarded $20,000 Stipend
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Over a dozen student teachers in year-long residencies at Fort Worth ISD got some exciting news today. District Superintendent, Dr. Kent Scribner made the announcement this morning to 13 student teachers from Texas Tech University. About ward the of the nearly 10 minute video, Dr. Scribner made the announcement that the…… MORE
Ex-Bush Strategist Matthew Dowd Running as Democrat for Texas Lt Gov
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Matthew Dowd, a former political advisor to Republican President George W. Bush, is running as a Democrat for Texas lieutenant governor. The onetime chief strategist to Bush’s 2004 reelection campaign made the announcement Wednesday. He enters the race as a heavy underdog challenger to Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, a firebrand…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Ted Cruz Joins An Unexpected Fight, and We May Check Our Phones Too Much
Who would have thought Ted Cruz has a strong opinion about Britney Spears? Dave & Amy tell you about it, and then Scott joins them for “Scott’s Thoughts,” where they talk about how often Americans check their smart phones each day.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Avoiding the Government Shutdown, and New Trigger Warning Warnings
To shut down the government, or not to shut down the government — that’s the question in Washington. Fox’s Rachel Sutherland joins Dave & Amy with the latest on negotiations on that, infrastructure, and more. That, after Dave & Amy tell you about a warning about trigger warnings.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Another Alleged Brian Laundrie Sighting, and Katie Couric Tells All
Another man claims to have seen Brian Laundrie and has some insight into his headspace, and Katie Couric is throwing just about everyone under the bus with her new book. Dave & Amy explain.… MORE
Dallas Women Indicted in ‘depraved & calculated’ Murder-for-Hire of her Husband
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas woman was indicted Wednesday in what the federal officials called the “depraved and calculated” murder-for-hire of her husband. 49-year old Jennifer Lynne Faith is accused of encouraging her boyfriend to kill her husband Jamie Faith last year, according to federal officials based in Dallas. They say she swayed her boyfriend…… MORE
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