WASHINGTON (AP) – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is looking to speed up consideration of a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package. He promised on Monday that fellow Democrats would work with Republicans to put together a package of amendments for the Senate’s consideration. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act clocked in at some 2,700…… MORE
Duncanville ISD Students Return to Full In Person Learning
DUNCANVILLE (WBAP/KLIF)- Students at Duncanville ISD returned to campus for face-to-face learning. The school year began earlier this year because the district added 11 days to the calendar to catch students up from learning loss caused by the pandemic. “The purpose of those additional 11 days of instruction is to try and have some accelerated learning…… MORE
Graham 1st Vaccinated Senator to Test Positive for COVID-19
Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Sen. Lindsey Graham has tested positive for the coronavirus. The South Carolina Republican is the first senator to disclose a breakthrough infection after being vaccinated. Graham said in a statement Monday afternoon that he “started having flu-like symptoms Saturday night” and went to the doctor Monday morning. Graham said…… MORE
State and Local Officials Celebrate the Early Completion of the $370 million I-635/SH 121 Project
GRAPEVINE (WBAP/KLIF)- The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and NorthGate Constructors celebrate the completion of the I-635/SH 121 Interchange Project north of DFW Airport. This $370 million project widened SH 121 to accommodate a new interchange and new direct connectors for FM 2499 and SH 26 to reduce congestion and improve safety in the area.…… MORE
A Staggered Start to the School Year Begins in North Texas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A North Texas school district is beginning the school year in phases. Students and staff at five Dallas ISD schools returned to the classroom on Monday for what will be a longer year than others in the district will have. “These five schools are pioneers in getting caught up from learning loss,”…… MORE
Dallas County District Judge Requires Masks in Court Buildings
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A District Judge in Dallas county is requiring masks inside the court room. Judge Maricela Moore issued an order requiring masks be worn inside all county court buildings as the number of COVID cases and hospitalizations continue to rise in North Texas. The order includes the George Allen Building, the Frank Crowley Courthouse,…… MORE
North Texas Police Departments Express Condolences for Austin Officer Killed in Crash
NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Police departments across North Texas including Arlington, Mansfield, Rockwall and Flower Mound are expressing condolences for an Austin police officer recently killed in a crash while on duty. Officer Lewis Andy Traylor died Saturday after battling injuries sustained during a crash he was involved in while en route to an emergency…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: The federal eviction moratorium has ended, now what?
Fox News Reporter Tonya J. Powers joined Amy Chodroff to explain what is next for people who still can’t pay their rent.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Should employers offer “mental health” days in addition to sick days?
Leigh Richardson, the Founder of The Brain Performance Center in Dallas discusses the idea with KLIF’s Amy Chodroff.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Looking to travel? Britain wants you to visit, but there are some requirements.
Britain has re-opened its’ borders to some Americans. But there are still some things you will need to follow. Fox News Reporter Simon Owen offers us the details.… MORE
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