Category Archives: 24/7 Newsroom News

FWPD Official: School Resource Officers in Elementary Schools are ‘not cost-effective’
(WFAA)Fort Worth, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – School resource officers are also an important part of Fort Worth ISD’s safety plan. Fort Worth Policeman Ethan Judd took on the role last October at the...
Cumulus Media Jun 08, 2022

Protestors Injured in Dallas Riots Sue Gun Manufacturer
(WBAP/KLIF) — Those injured during the 2020 Dallas riots are suing a gun manufacturer for $1-million. Police officers were assaulted with rocks, bricks, and frozen water bottles and elected to u...
Cumulus Media Jun 08, 2022

Monkeypox Case Confirmed in Dallas County
(DCHHS)DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County reported its first confirmed case of monkeypox in 2022, on Tuesday.According to Dallas County Health and Human Services, the agency is investigating a m...
Cumulus Media Jun 07, 2022

Texas House Speaker Comments on Request by Lt. Gov Dan Patrick
(House Speaker Dade Phelan, Texas House of Rep.)AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF)- Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan is commenting on a request of him by Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick surrounding school safety.Lt. G...
Cumulus Media Jun 07, 2022

Governor Abbott Directs State Leaders to Promote iWatch Reporting System
(Texas DPS)AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter on Tuesday directing Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw, Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Mo...
Cumulus Media Jun 07, 2022

Dallas Non-Profit, DPD Partner to Make Downtown Safer
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Downtown Dallas, Inc. on Tuesday announced the launch of its 2022 comprehensive Public Safety Summer Operations Plan.The initiative addresses both quality of life and public...
Cumulus Media Jun 07, 2022

Baby Formula Shipment Heading To Fort Worth
Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – The White House announced Monday the fifth emergency flight of baby formula from Europe to the United States will take place Thursday. "Operation Fly Formula" will bring...
Cumulus Media Jun 07, 2022

Texas Foster Care Programs May Be Fined
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – The presiding federal judge in a long-running lawsuit against Texas’ foster care program says she may slap the state with huge fines for contempt of court. Judge Janis...
Cumulus Media Jun 07, 2022

Electricity Demand Will Break Records
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – The operator of Texas’ power grid is expecting record-breaking electricity demand this week. With temperatures expected to hit 100 degrees or more each day through the...
Cumulus Media Jun 07, 2022

Trial Underway for Man Accused of Killing Fort Worth Police Officer Garrett Hull
Timothy HuffFORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The murder trial for one of three men accused in the murder of Fort Worth Police Officer Garrett Hull is underway.Hull was shot and killed during a an ...
Cumulus Media Jun 07, 2022









