(WBAP/KLIF) — The University of Texas has announced that its marching band and pep band will be required to play “The Eyes of Texas” school song when they return to performing. But the school will also create a new alternative band in 2022 that won’t play it. a group of athletes and students called on…… MORE
DCTA Seeking Public Feedback on Proposed GoZone On-Demand Rideshare Service
LEWISVILLE (WBAP/KLIF)- The Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) is requesting public feedback on the agency’s proposed GoZone on-demand rideshare service that will replace most of the agency’s fixed-route service. Earlier this month, DCTA’s Board of Directors approved the proposed service plan from River North Via, an on-demand service provider, and is now requesting input from…… MORE
North Texas Couple Facing Charges in Breach of U.S. Capitol Building
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A North Texas couple is facing charges for their alleged involvement in the January 6 breach of the United States Capitol building. According to the FBI, Mark and Janise Middleton, of Forestburg in rural Montague County, were arrested this week. A Federal complaint shows surveillance photos taken by Police body cam that captured…… MORE
Senator Cornyn Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Address Migrant Influx at Border
WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Senator John Cornyn announced a legislative proposal on Thursday that he said is meant to respond to the current surge in migrants crossing the southern border. U.S. Representatives Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) and Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23) joined Senator Cornyn to introduce the ‘Bipartisan Border Solutions Act.’ The lawmakers said Thursday that the bill…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Rand Paul Wants POTUS To Burn His Mask on TV!
Dr. Fauci continues to push masks, but Senator Rand Paul is pushing back. He’s even asked the President to burn his mask on TV! Scott Sidway has the audio that explains the rhyme to the Senator’s reason.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: LeBron James and an Overreaction to the Columbus Shooting
LeBron James and many others jumped the gun in their reaction to the Columbus, Ohio shooting — so much to the point that tweets are being deleted and politicians are speaking out. Scott Sidway explains in today’s KLIFnotes.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Chances of a Derek Chauvin Appeal?
How much will President Biden and Maxine Waters’ comments about the Chauvin trial be a factor in the appeals process down the line? Scott Sidway spoke to Dallas attorney David Coale about it.… MORE
Southwest Airlines Reports $116 Million Profit for 2021 First Quarter
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – While many industries are still dealing with the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Southwest Airlines reported a $116 million profit for the first quarter of 2021. The Dallas-based carrier is the first major U.S. airline to do so. The company credits federal dollars for helping it ease the storm amid…… MORE
First-Time US Jobless Claims Fall to 547,000, Another Pandemic Low
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market. The Labor Department said Thursday that applications declined 39,000 from a revised…… MORE
Greenville ISD Issues Apology Over ‘Staged’ Photo of a Teacher’s Foot on A Child’s Neck
Greenville, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The Greenville ISD issued an apology after a staged photo of teachers foot on a students neck surfaces. An apology letter has been sent to parents in the Greenville independent school district by Superintendent Demetrus Liggins, after initially alerting the district community that in an investigation was underway. The photo was…… MORE
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