DALLAS(WBAP/KLIF) ─ Governor Greg Abbott issued a press release Friday addressing the Texas Workforce Commission’s (TWC) release of June employment numbers. In the report, it showed continued economic expansion in Texas as employers added 55,800 jobs over the month, marking job growth in 13 of the last 14 months, as the unemployment rate dropped to…… MORE
Dallas Police Host Hiring Event for 911 Call Takers
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Department is holding another hiring event for 911 call takers. DPD 911 Communications and Technology Administrator, Robert Uribe, said that applicants are asked to bring their driver license, high school diploma, and social security card with them. The wait could take as long as three hours. “What we’re trying…… MORE
Monkeypox Reported in Dallas County
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas County Health Department is reporting a case of Monkeypox. The infected person lives in the city of Dallas and recently traveled to Nigeria. The person flew into Love Field on July 9th. The Centers for Disease Control is working with local health officials to reach out to airline passengers and…… MORE
Governor Abbott to Host Florida Governor DeSantis for Border Security Briefing
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Friday that he will host Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida for a border security briefing with state and local officials and law enforcement on Saturday in Del Rio. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw, Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief…… MORE
WBAP Morning News: Are We Headed to More Shutdowns?
Todd Furniss, Author of The 60% Solution: Rethinking Healthcare , joined the WBAP Morning News to explain why we might be headed towards more restrictions due to COVID-19. California and Austin are already adjusting their restrictions, who’s next?… MORE