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
Federal Government Utilizing Athletic Complex at Fair Park as Border Crossings Surge
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A second facility in Dallas is being used as a temporary site to hold migrant children who test positive for COVID-19. A temporary shelter, operated by the Federal government, was opened at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center last month. That facility can hold more than 2,000 migrant teenagers, according to U.S.…… MORE
Denton Police Asks FBI-Dallas to Review 2020 Officer-Involved-Shooting of a UNT Student
Denton, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Denton Police Chief Frank Dixon has asked the FBI-Dallas to conduct an independent review of the facts in the police shooting death of UNT student Darius Tarver last year. The 23-year old Tarver was shot on Jan. 21, 2020, after residents at an apartment complex reported a man smashing light fixtures…… MORE
2 Federal Agencies Probe Tesla Crash With No Driver in Houston; Elon Musk Chimes In
DETROIT (AP) – Two federal agencies are sending teams to investigate the fatal crash of a Tesla near Houston in which local authorities say no one was behind the wheel. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board said Monday they will send investigation teams to Spring, Texas, to look into…… MORE
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Says Permitless Carry Lacks Votes to Pass the Texas Senate
Austin, TX (WBAP/KLIF) _ It looks like permit-less carry may not pass the Texas Senate. the controversial state House passed bill that would allow Texans to carry handguns without a license doesn’t have enough support according to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. “If we have the votes to pass a permitless carry bill off the Senate…… MORE
Family, Attorneys for Marvin D. Scott Continue to Demand Justice and Answers Involving in Custody Death at Collin County Jail
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF)- Family and attorneys for Marvin D. Scott, III are still looking for answers regarding his in custody death at the Collin County Jail. It’s been more than a month since his death and the family said there is still so much unknown about the case. “I cannot even tell you what happened to my…… MORE
Thousands of COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available in Collin County
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – The logistics at COVID-19 vaccination sites in DFW are changing with an increased supply of vaccine. Collin County’s vendor for COVID-19 vaccine administration, Curative Medical Associates, has thousands of appointments available for this week for those seeking to get their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine at John Clark Stadium in Plano,…… MORE
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