Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court has upheld voting restrictions in Arizona in a decision that could make it harder to challenge other voting measures put in place by Republican lawmakers following last year’s elections. The court reversed a lower court ruling in deciding that Arizona’s limits on who can return early ballots…… MORE
Last (mostly) dry day this week
Today, Mostly Sunny, Hot and Humid, 94 (100) / 77 Winds S5-10 Friday, Rain and Tstorms, 87 / 74 Saturday, Widely scattered Showers and Storms, 88 / 75 Independence Day, Isolated Showers and Storms, 89 / 74 Monday, PtCldy, Widely Scattered Showers and Storms, 89 / 79… MORE
5 Texas GOP Congressman Approve Removal of Confederate Statues from US Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) – The House has approved a bill to remove Confederate statues from the U.S. Capitol. The bill calls for the removal of statues such as those of Jefferson Davis. It would also remove the bust of Roger Taney, the U.S. chief justice who wrote an infamous pro-slavery decision. Five Texas congressman were among…… MORE
Historic Northwest Heat Wave May Have Killed Hundreds
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Hundreds of deaths in Canada, Oregon and Washington may have been caused by the historic heat wave that baked the Pacific Northwest and shattered all-time temperature records in usually temperate cities. Oregon health officials said late Wednesday more than 60 deaths have been tied to the heat, with the state’s largest…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: NCAA Athletes Making Money, and Dak Dodges the Vaccine Question
Weeks after the Supreme Court ruled on NCAA athletic rules, the NCAA says its athletes can now make money off endorsements based on their likeness and image. Where does this go from here?? Steve Lamb joined Dave & Amy to discuss that, and a peculiar response to a vaccine question posed to Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Legal Breakdown of Bill Cosby’s Release
Bill Cosby has been released from prison, but how did it happen? Dave & Amy chat with Dallas criminal defense attorney Toby Shook.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Congressman Michael Burgess on Infrastructure, Statues, and COVID Variants
Congressman Michael Burgess joined Dave and Amy to discuss the infrastructure negotiations, his vote to remove Confederate statues from the Capitol, and the dangers of the latest COVID variant.… MORE
Inquiry Launched After Planned $300,000 Payment to Outgoing TWRD Chief
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Eyebrows are raised in Fort Worth over a proposed payment to the former head of the Tarrant Regional Water District. The expenditure of an extra $300,000 in post-retirement compensation to Jim Oliver was approved by former board president Jack Stevens according to the Fort Worth Star Telegram. Oliver led the utility…… MORE
No Indictment For Doctor Accused Of Covid-19 Vaccine Theft
HOUSTON (AP) – A grand jury has declined to indict a former Houston-area health department doctor accused of stealing nine doses of coronavirus vaccine and administering them to family and friends. Authorities alleged Hasan Gokal, who worked for Harris County Public Health, stole a damaged vial of the Moderna coronavirus vaccine while working at a…… MORE
Family: Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld dies at 88
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Rumsfeld, the two-time defense secretary and one-time presidential candidate whose reputation as a skilled bureaucrat and visionary of a modern U.S. military was soiled by the long and costly Iraq war, died Tuesday, his family said in a statement. He was 88. Regarded by former colleagues as equally smart and combative,…… MORE
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