Category Archives: 24/7 Newsroom News

Puerto Rico Crisis: What the Jones Act Controversy is All About
(CNN Money) — The Jones Act is an obscure, century-old law that requires all goods ferried between U.S. ports to be carried on ships built, owned and operated by Americans. Now critics say it...
Cumulus Media Sep 27, 2017

Catholic Church Launches Campaign to Support Immigrants Worldwide
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Catholic Diocese of Dallas announced Wednesday that it had joined Pope Francis’ worldwide initiative to support immigrants. Bishop Edward J. Burns said the Diocese...
Cumulus Media Sep 27, 2017

Trump Sells Tax Plan as ‘Once-in-a-Generation’ Opportunity
(CNN) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a Republican framework for tax reform that calls for sweeping tax cuts and a simplification of the tax code, framing the effort in a speech a...
Cumulus Media Sep 27, 2017

Garland Teen in Critical Condition After Being Shot in the Head By Friend Playing With Gun
GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Garland teenager is in critical condition after one of his friends shot him in the head while they were playing with a gun. The Garland Police Department’s Alb...
Cumulus Media Sep 27, 2017

Texas’ Oil Regulator Took Vacation Amid Harvey
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Records show that Texas’ chief oil and gas regulator was on vacation in the critical days surrounding Hurricane Harvey as the state grappled with fuel shortages and re...
Cumulus Media Sep 27, 2017

“American Sniper” Widow Pens Letter to NFL
DALLAS, TX (WBAP/KLIF News) – In the letter posted on her Facebook page, Taya Kyle shares her disappointment with the league and players over the “take a knee” protest. The widow of ...
Cumulus Media Sep 27, 2017

Ft. Worth ISD Declares Support for Continuing DACA Principles
CNN photo FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) — The Fort Worth School Board has declared its official support to a resolution defending the continuing education of children who are in the country illega...
Cumulus Media Sep 27, 2017

Houston Mayor, Texas Governor Clash Over Harvey Costs
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says Houston’s mayor is holding the state “hostage” by proposing a 3.6 percent local tax increase unless Texas offers some of its ra...
Cumulus Media Sep 27, 2017

President Trump Says He Spoke with Jerry Jones
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — The President of the United States of America has reached out to the president of “America’s Team.” President Trump tweeted Wednesday morning that he ...
Cumulus Media Sep 27, 2017

Fire Temporarily Forces Guests Out of Downtown Dallas Hotel
Courtesy: WFAA-TV DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — A parking garage under construction in Downtown Dallas caught fire early Wednesday morning, forcing people out of an attached hotel. Guests at the dow...
Cumulus Media Sep 27, 2017









