Are Texas and Oklahoma Leaving The Big 12?

UNDATED (AP) – Texas and Oklahoma have had discussions with the Southeastern Conference about leaving the Big 12. A person with knowledge of the situation says the two schools have talked about switching conferences with SEC officials, but no formal invitations have been extended. The person also tells the AP that Texas initiated the discussions.…MORE

Fort Worth Non-Profit is Keeping Residents from Losing Homes and Providing Access to Affordable Homes

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Housing Channel, a Fort Worth-based community organization that promotes homeownership and access to affordable housing, is encouraging homeowners struggling with house payments in the wake of the pandemic to contact the organization for assistance via the Texas Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (TEMAP), which provides mortgage relief for low-to-moderate income homeowners who have…MORE

Infectious Disease Experts at UT Southwestern Explain Surge in Covid-Related Hospitalizations

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Infectious Disease experts at UT Southwestern explain why are seeing a rise in Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths. UTSW Dr. Brad Cutrell said this surge is driven by two main factors: The Delta Variant, which is more contagious and lagging vaccination rates. Cutrell said the total number of people hospitalized for COVID-19 in…MORE

Dallas Cowboys Return to West Coast for Training Camp

OXNARD (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Cowboys officially kicked off the start of training camp in Oxnard, California on Wednesday. The team held camp in Frisco last year because of COVID restrictions. Owner Jerry Jones said Wednesday that most employees have been vaccinated for COVID-19. “Everybody here in what we call tier 1, tier 2, and…MORE

Governor Abbott Ceremonially Signs Anti-Fentanyl Legislation Into Law

HOUSTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott made good on his promise on Wednesday to crack down on fentanyl. The Governor ceremonially signed Senate Bill 768 into law at the Crime Stoppers of Houston headquarters. SB 768 enhances criminal penalties for manufacturing and distributing fentanyl in Texas. Under this law, the punishment for the manufacture or delivery…MORE

Pelosi Moves to Block Trump Allies from January 6th Committee

WASHINGTON (AP) – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is rejecting two Republicans tapped by House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy to sit on a committee investigating the January 6th Capitol riot. She cited the “integrity” of the investigation. Pelosi said in a statement Wednesday that she would not accept the appointments of Indiana Rep. Jim Banks, whom…MORE

KLIF Morning News: Fauci vs. Paul, Round Two

It’s becoming quite clear that Senator Rand Paul and Dr. Anthony Fauci don’t care for each other much. Dave and Amy react to the explosive audio between the two in Washington, then a study that claims society has become desensitized to COVID. THEN, Scott Sidway joins the two to talk about Netflix’s venture into video…MORE

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