Category Archives: 24/7 Newsroom News

Another Fire Erupts at Chemical Plant That Withstood Explosions After Harvey
CROSBY (AP) Aerial video shows another fire at a Houston-area chemical plant that lost power after Tropical Storm Harvey. Flames and smoke could be seen coming from the Arkema plant in Crosby Friday e...
Cumulus Media Sep 01, 2017

The Southern Baptists of Texas Convention Collecting “Care Buckets” for Harvey Victims
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Southern Baptists of Texas Convention is collecting five-gallon “care buckets” for the victims of Tropical Storm Harvey. Each bucket will contain items ...
Cumulus Media Sep 01, 2017

Governor Greg Abbott Gives Harvey Update, “Beaumont Area Still Deadly Dangerous”
BEAUMONT (WBAP/KLIF News) – Governor Greg Abbott gave an update on the current situation in South Texas in the wake of Tropical Storm Harvey Friday afternoon. So far, more than 8500 people have ...
Cumulus Media Sep 01, 2017

Bedford Police Detain Juvenile Acquaintance of Kaytlynn Cargill in Connection With Her Death
BEDFORD (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Bedford Police Department said it detained a 16-year-old acquaintance of Kaytlynn Cargill in connection with her death on Friday. The department said it’s ...
Cumulus Media Sep 01, 2017

Gas Prices Surge Higher as Drivers Rush to Fill Their Tanks
Image courtesy of CNN ATLANTA (AP) – Gasoline prices rose several cents overnight amid continuing fears of shortages in Texas and several other states in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey’...
Cumulus Media Sep 01, 2017

NFL Players’ Union Sues Over Elliott’s 6-Game Domestic Violence Ban
By SCHUYLER DIXON (AP) – The NFL players’ union sued the league on behalf of Ezekiel Elliott late Thursday night, seeking to vacate the upcoming ruling of an arbitrator on the appeal of th...
Cumulus Media Sep 01, 2017

New Laws Take Effect
Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – A number of new laws took effect in Texas on September 1. On the top of the list: a complete ban on texting while driving. The new state law does not address talking on cel...
Cumulus Media Sep 01, 2017

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Called Senator Ted Cruz ‘Disgusting’ Over Hurricane Relief
(CNN) — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie slammed Sen. Ted Cruz this week over what he said was the Republican’s double standard in opposing Superstorm Sandy relief but requesting federal aid...
Cumulus Media Aug 31, 2017

White House: Trump Will Donate $1 Million to Harvey Relief
WASHINGTON (AP) – The White House said President Donald Trump is pledging $1 million in personal funds to Harvey storm relief efforts. White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders made the...
Cumulus Media Aug 31, 2017

Groups Opposing the Sanctuary Cities Law in Texas Celebrate New Federal Ruling
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Local organizations are celebrating what they call a major victory after a federal judge filed an injunction to block parts of the so-called “Sanctuary CitiesR...
Cumulus Media Aug 31, 2017









