DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Independent School District plans to violate Governor Abbott’s order that stops schools from requiring masks. According to the DFW Hospital Council, the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, especially among children, continues to rise in North Texas. Because of that, Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa announced on Monday that he…… MORE
Healthcare Officials say they’re facing Staffing Shortages Amid Covid-19 Surge
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Many health care facilities are facing staff shortages amid a surge of Covid-19 hospitalizations, according to the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council. President and CEO Stephen Love said health care workers have been at this for 18 months and are tired. He told WFAA-TV that in many situations, hospitals are having to deal with health…… MORE
Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Cards Worry College Officials
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — As the delta variant of the coronavirus sweeps across the United States, a growing number of colleges and universities are requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for students to attend in-person classes. But the mandatory requirement has opened the door for those opposed to getting the vaccine to cheat the system, according…… MORE
Waxahachie Community Rocked By Car Crash That Killed 1 Teen, Injured 5 Others
WAXAHACHIE (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Waxahachie community is mourning the death of a local teen after a car crash claimed her life and left five others seriously injured. The Texas Department of Public Safety said 16-year-old Titiana Errisuriz was driving and lost control of the car, missed a curve and hit a culvert at 122 Shoreside…… MORE
TX House Democrats Sue State Top Republicans for Efforts to Force their Return to Austin
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF)- Twenty two Texas House Democrats sued some of the state’s top Republican leaders in federal court in Austin. They are suing Governor Greg Abbott, House Speaker Dade Phelan and a State Representative James Wright. The lawsuit alleges that their efforts to bring them home for a Special Legislative Session infringed on their constitutional…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: A Big Hall of Fame Weekend
A lot of former Dallas Cowboys had a huge weekend in Canton at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Steve Lamb has all the audio and reaction with Dave & Amy.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Who Should Pay For The Unvaccinated?
Someone has suggested that if people choose not to get vaccinated, taxpayer money shouldn’t be put toward their medical care. Dave and Amy react to it.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Texas Democrats Continue to Dig Their Heels In
Texas Democrats sue the Republicans, and the Governor wants the Democrats arrested for skipping town. What on earth is going on in Austin? Attorney Eric Cedillo joins Dave & Amy to talk about it, then Dave & Amy talk about some interesting studies about what creates a happy relationship (these ones may surprise you…)… MORE
Hot and occasionally Windy this week
Today, Sunny, Windy, Hot, 98 (106) / 79 Winds SW15-25G Tuesday, Mostly Sunny, Breezy, Hot, 99 (105) / 79, Winds SW10-20 Wednesday, Sunny, Breezy, Hot, 100 (104) / 80, Winds S10-20 Thursday, Sunny and Hot, 99 (104) / 80, WInds S5-10 Friday, Sunny, Continued Hot, 99 / 79 Isolated Showers and Storms possible Sat-Sun… MORE
Texas Begins to Experience Covid-Overwhelmed Emergency Rooms
HOUSTON – The no space issue is beginning to hit North Texas hospitals with Hunt Regional Healthcare announcing it’s Commerce Emergency Room site is temporarily closed, with Texas Health at North Rockwall announcing the same change in services with onset of the Covid 19 Delta Variant pushing national Covid 19 positive numbers to levels…… MORE
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