Category Archives: 24/7 Newsroom News

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland Appoints Special Counsel in Hunter Biden Probe
WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General Merrick Garland announced he's appointing a special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe, deepening the investigation of the president's son ahead of the 2024 election....
Cumulus Media Aug 11, 2023

DART Celebrates 40 Years of Service in North Texas
(WBAP/KLIF) — Dallas Area Rapid Transit is celebrating 40 years of serving residents of North Texas. 1985 DART Bus (DART.org)The transit system was voted into existence on August 13th, 1983, wit...
Cumulus Media Aug 11, 2023

Report: Federal Grand Jury Meeting in San Antonio About Suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
SAN ANTONIO (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A federal grand jury is reportedly looking into suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.According to the Austin American Statesman, prosecutors called unident...
Cumulus Media Aug 11, 2023

DFW Airport Breaks Ground on Renewable Power Plant
(WBAP/KLIF) — A power plant primarily fueled by renewable wind energy broke ground at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport and is expected to come online in mid 2025.DFW Airport Electric Plant Groundbreaki...
Cumulus Media Aug 10, 2023

Excessive Heat Warning Extended Through Friday
(WBAP/KLIF) — Excessive Heat Warnings are expected to continue into next week, with temperatures hovering around 105 and heat index values eclipsing 115. Experts are cautioning that the heat and...
Cumulus Media Aug 10, 2023

City of Dallas to Pay $8.5 Million in Expenses Due to Ransomware Attack
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Dallas City Council on Wednesday approved paying more than $8.5 million dollars in expenses after more than 26,000 people were impacted in a ransomware attack on t...
Cumulus Media Aug 10, 2023

Governor Greg Abbott Ceremonially Signs $18 Billion Property Tax Relief Package
NEW CANEY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Governor Greg Abbott ceremonially signed an $18 billion property tax relief package in New Caney on Wednesday, it’s the largest cut in state history. He was j...
Cumulus Media Aug 10, 2023

Excessive Heat Warning Remains In Effect
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – The National Weather Service has extended its Excessive Heat Warning through 8:00 PM, Central Time Thursday, August 10. It says north and central Texas will experience d...
Cumulus Media Aug 10, 2023

Dallas To Pay $8.5 Million Damages For Ransomware Attack
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas City Council has approved the payment of $8.5 million in damages to the victims of a ransomware attack on the city’s computer network. The attackers got int...
Cumulus Media Aug 10, 2023

Fastest Growing Major City in the Nation Releases 2024 Budget
(WBAP/KLIF) — A budget increase is coming for the fastest growing major city in the nation.Fort Worth City Manager David Cooke (City of FTW) The City of Fort Worth's recommended budget for fisca...
Cumulus Media Aug 09, 2023









