PLANO (WBAP/KLIF)- North Texas families of elderly victims who were robbed and murdered are banding together to make senior living facilities safer. Billy Chermirmir is awaiting trial and is currently accused of killing and robbing more than a dozen North Texas elderly residents in Dallas and Collin County. In the meantime, the group “Secure Our…… MORE
North Texas Children as Young as 12 Begin Receiving COVID Vaccinations
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Following federal approval, North Texas children as young as 12 are now being vaccinated for COVID-19. In the first group of 12 to 15-year-old’s receiving the Pfizer shot in Dallas County, there was some anxiety. “I was nervous,” a Dallas 12-year-old said. “I don’t like shots,” insisted a 15-year-old getting after receiving…… MORE
Texas Motor Speedway’s Eddie Gossage to Step Down this Summer
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Motor Speedway announced a major change in leadership on Thursday. After more than three decades of service to race fans on behalf of Speedway Motorsports, including the last 25 years at Texas Motor Speedway, Eddie Gossage will step down as President following the June 13 NASCAR All-Star Race. “The timing just…… MORE
CDC Eases Up Guidance on Indoor Mask-wearing
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is easing indoor mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to safely stop wearing masks inside in most places. The new guidance was announced Thursday at the White House. It will still call for wearing masks in crowded indoor settings like buses, planes, hospitals,…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: House Republicans Vote to Remove Liz Cheney…So Now What?
House Republicans voted Wednesday morning to remove lawmaker Liz Cheney from her post as House Republican Conference Chair. There’s lots of talk about this in Washington…and many other political arenas. Joining Dave & Amy this morning with reaction on the vote, is SMU Political Science Professor Dr. Cal Jillson.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Israel Vs. Hamas Militants: Is this a Civil War?
Fighting is intensifying in the Gaza strip between Israel and Hamas militants. Some say even children are being killed and the death toll continues to rise. New information today that Egyptian Delegation is in Tel Aviv in an effort to negotiate a cease-fire in hopes of de-escalating conflict in that region. Fox News Radio’s Simon…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Have you seen the Dallas Cowboys’ 2021 Schedule?
The Dallas Cowboys announced their new schedule lastnight on Twitter…and owner Jerry Jones got in on the fun, with rapper Post Malone. Dave & Amy talk with WBAP’s Sportscaster Steve Lamb with his entertaining insight.… MORE
U.S. Jobless Claims Hit New Pandemic Low
WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – The number of Americans filing for first-time jobless aid hit a new pandemic low. According to the U.S. Department of Labor report, 473,000 Americans filed for benefits. That’s down 34,000 from the revised 507,000 count the previous week. The Associated Press reports the claims have fallen dramatically from a peak of 900,000…… MORE
State Farm is Hiring Hundreds Claims Employees Locally & Across the Country
RICHARDSON, TX – State Farm is hiring more than 1,500 full-time claims employees which include hundreds of roles based in-office at City Line in Richardson as well as State Farm headquarters in Bloomington, Illinois; and Atlanta and Phoenix. Due to record growth, State Farm is adding the associate positions to assist customers with claims. The…… MORE
SCOTUS Considers Hearing Case On ‘N Word’
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court is considering whether to hear the case of a Black man who says he suffered discrimination because the N-word was carved into the wall of a Parkland Hospital elevator where he worked. If the justices agree, they could decide whether the use of the N-word alone allows an employee…… MORE
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