AUSTIN – Over objections from educators and civic groups, Gov. Abbott signed the “Anti-Critical-Race-Theory” legislation into law. The law goes into effect on Sept 1st and advocates say the new law will have a chilling effect on schools. Texas is the latest conservative state to bar certain concepts related to race and facism from being discussed…… MORE
Southwest Suffers Technology Problem for the Second Straight Day
DALLAS (AP) – Southwest Airlines is dealing with technology problems that have delayed and canceled flights for two straight days. Southwest said Tuesday that it was working to restore normal operations after a problem with network connectivity. By midafternoon, Southwest canceled about 500 flights and delayed nearly 1,300 others. The issue is coming up less…… MORE
City of Fort Worth Offers Community Cooling Stations
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- As heat indexes hover in triple digits this week, Fort Worth residents who lack appropriate cooling equipment may use a library or community center to cool off. Find a community center or library near you. Protect yourself from the heat: MedStar Mobile Healthcare says now is a good time to remember that prolonged…… MORE
Dallas ISD Employee Arrested on Child Porn Charges in Mesquite
MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas ISD employee is facing multiple charges of possessing child pornography. According to the Mesquite Police Department, 63-year-old John Lentz of Mesquite was arrested on Monday. Lentz has been charged with three counts of possession of child pornography, which is a third-degree felony, and three counts of possession of lewd material…… MORE
Curtis Cornelious, First Black Mayor Elected in the Town of Little Elm Makes History
LITTLE ELM (WBAP/KLIF)- Curtis Cornelious, the first black mayor elected in the Town of Little Elm, will be officially sworn in to a three-year-term on Tuesday 6/15 at 6pm. Cornelius has lived in Little Elm for nearly 20 years and joined council in 2009. He said he wanted to continue his work as mayor, be…… MORE
Texas Democrats Visit the White House to Discuss Voting Measures
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WBAP/KLIF) – Democratic members of the Texas Legislature are in Washington, D.C. this week to meet with Congressional leaders, Senate leaders and Vice President Kamala Harris to discuss their successful attempt to temporarily block Republican-led voting legislation in Texas. Some of the Texas Democrats who killed the voting bill by walking out of the…… MORE
Former Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman Running for Texas Attorney General
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – The 2022 GOP primary for the Texas Attorney General’s race continues to grow. Former Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman is throwing her hat into the ring, after resigning from her long held position last week. According to the Texas Tribune, she’s already filed the paperwork with the Texas Ethics Commission.…… MORE
Parkland to Host COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Throughout Dallas County
DALLAS – Parkland Health & Hospital System will host several COVID-19 vaccination clinics beginning today and throughout the week in locations across Dallas County. Individuals over the age of 12 can receive their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine without an appointment and will be scheduled to return for their second dose in 21 days.…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Colleges Brainwashing, and A Conversation About Auto-Pilot
A North Korean defector says Ivy League colleges aren’t encouraging thought, but rather brainwashing students to thinking like them. Dave and Amy talk about it, and then have Scott Sidway on to talk about all the Tesla auto-pilot outrage after Dave’s accident yesterday.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Could ERCOT Be Sued Again?
ERCOT has once again asked Texans to conserve power, this time in the extreme heat. Dave and Amy talk to oil & gas attorney Chrysta Castaneda about what kind of legal troubles ERCOT could be facing if things go awry. Then afterward, the two discuss some upcoming Supreme Court cases.… MORE
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