Seagoville, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A Plano man has been arrested in connection with a staged abduction stemming from an Amber Alert issued early Monday. Seagoville Police early Monday issued an Amber Alert for two East Texas girls — 16-year old Devany Betancourt and 17-year old Marina Nelson (pictured right) — after the girls were were…… MORE
American Airlines to Return Beverage Service to Flights
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – American Airlines announced this week that drink service will return to flights beginning next month. The service was suspended for months over precautions surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. Starting May 1, American Airlines will reintroduce full beverage service in all domestic premium cabins. Starting June 1, beverage service, including canned drinks, juice…… MORE
Dallas Police Shoot a Man Pointing What Appeared to be a Gun
DALLAS (AP) – Dallas police say officers have shot and killed a man who pointed at them what turned out to be a replica handgun. The episode began about 4 p.m. Monday when police received a report of a man walking along a residential street about one mile north of the U.S. 75-Interstate 635 interchange.…… MORE
George W. Bush Critical of Today’s Republican Party
DALLAS (AP) – George W. Bush says the Republican Party he served as president has become “isolationist, protectionist and, to a certain extent, nativist.” Bush says he’s especially concerned about anti-immigration rhetoric. Bush says America “is a beautiful country” but not “when we condemn, call people names and scare people about immigration.” Bush told NBC…… MORE
Ex-cop Guilty of Murder and Manslaughter in Floyd Case
UPDATED: MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted Tuesday of murder and manslaughter for pinning George Floyd to the pavement with his knee on the Black man’s neck in a case that touched off worldwide protests, violence and a furious reexamination of racism and policing in the U.S. Chauvin, 45, could be sent…… MORE
On May 1, the Richardson ISD Community will Vote on the District’s $750 million Bond Package
RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF)- Based on the recommendations of a community bond steering committee, Richardson ISD trustees voted to place two bond propositions before voters as part of the May 1 election. The total of both propositions is $750 million. Approval of Bond 2021 will not increase RISD’s tax rate. One proposition for $694 million is for…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: It’s Day 2 of Jury Deliberations for Chauvin Trial + Facebook Deems Minneapolis a “High Risk Location”
Judge Peter Cahill said that he wished elected officials would stop referencing the case “especially in a manner that is disrespectful to the rule of law” so as to let the judicial process play out as intended. Scott Sidway is filling in for Dave & Amy today.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: There’s a Rumor Matthew Mcconaughey May Run For Governor of Texas
Well…according to a recent TMZ poll of a little more than 1000 registered Texas voters, 45% said they would vote for him if he runs for governor. This morning Scott Sidway talks to SMU Political Science Professor Dr. Cal Jilson about the prospect of mcconaughey running for governor.… MORE
State Health Officials Launch Massive Ad Campaign to Get More Residents Vaccinated Against COVID-19
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – State health officials are pouring money into an effort to get more Texans vaccinated against COVID-19. According to the Associated Press, they’ll spend $1.5 million on radio and television ads including commercials aimed at specific groups of Texans who are the least likely to be vaccinated based on research. State Health Officials…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Chauvin Trial: Dallas Defense Attorney Breaks Down Closing Arguments and Jury Deliberations
Today marks the second day of jury deliberations in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Deliberations began about 4 o’clock Monday afternoon, ending around 8p.m., with the jury being sequestered and spending the night in a local hotel. This morning Scott Sidway talks to Dallas Defense Attorney Toby Shook, who offers…… MORE
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