Grand Prairie, Irving (WBAP/KLIF) – A Grand Prairie SWAT situation that started overnight around 1am ended without incident shortly after 6:30AM. Grand Prairie Police attempted to stop 18-year old Isaac Romero’s car last night when he took off, leading police on a chase into Irving. Irving Police spokesman Robert Reeves says that Romero spun out…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: The Mavs Move On From Their Long-Time President
Donnie Nelson was the President of Basketball Operations for the Dallas Mavericks for 24 years, but he and the team parted ways this week. Dave and Amy talk to Steve Lamb about what it means moving forward.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Should Social Media Delete Kids’ Posts?
What kids post on the internet nowadays has the ability to follow them into adulthood, and that is causing problems for a lot of young people who grew up with the internet. Dave, Amy and Scott discuss, and then they tell you about a CBS anchor who awkwardly justified a bold shoplifter in California.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Biden Snaps At Reporter, But What About Putin?
The Biden and Putin meeting is in the history books, and both President spoke to the media about it. In fact, President Biden snapped at a CNN reporter for a perfectly legitimate question! Dave and Amy react to the audio in today’s KLIFnotes, after talking about a busy day for Governor Abbott with a border…… MORE
Florida Gov Heeds Call from Texas & Arizona for Border Help
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is castigating the Biden administration for what he called “a disaster and an emergency” at the nation’s border with Mexico. On Wednesday, the Republican governor said he would send law enforcement to Texas and Arizona, whose Republican governors have appealed to other states for help. DeSantis becomes…… MORE
More Heat and Humidity until Monday
Today, Sunny, Hot, 98 (100) / 77, SE5-10 Friday, Sunny, 97 / 75 Saturday, PtCldy, Isolated Showers and Storms mainly southeast, 96 / 76 Sunday, Sunny, Breezy, Humid, 99 / 78, Winds SE15-20 Monday, Isolated PM Storms, 91 / 75 Tuesday, Isolated Showers and Storms tapering off, 88 / 72 … MORE
Vaccine Effort Turns Into Slog as Infectious Variant Spreads
As cases tumble and states reopen, the potential final stage in the U.S. campaign to vanquish COVID-19 is turning into a slog, with a worrisome variant gaining a bigger foothold and lotteries and other prizes failing to persuade some Americans to get vaccinated. “The last half, the last mile, the last quarter-mile always requires more…… MORE
Juneteenth Set To Become A Federal Holiday
WASHINGTON (AP) – The United States will soon have a new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery. The House voted 415-14 Wednesday to make Juneteenth, or June 19th, the 12th federal holiday. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk, and he is expected to sign it into law. Juneteenth commemorates June 19,…… MORE
Governor Abbott Announces Border Wall Construction Strategy
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The State of Texas is moving forward with plans to build a border wall amid a continued surge in crossings at the southern border. Governor Greg Abbott expanded on the details of the program while speaking to reporters at the Capitol. He was joined by Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dade Phelan,…… MORE
Dallas Based Education Nonprofit Receives $2.5 million in Donations to Support NTX Youth
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Dallas-based “Big Thought”, an impact education nonprofit, receives $1.5 million from philanthropists Mackenzie Scott and husband Dan Jewett. Scott is the former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Scott and Jewett made contributions in support of 286 high-impact organizations, these organizations were identified through a rigorous process of research and analysis. Big Thought…… MORE
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