Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News
Governor Abbott Extends Disaster Declaration for All of Texas
DALLAS – Governor Greg Abbott has extended his Disaster Declaration for all Texas counties in response to COVID-19. Governor Abbott says, ” Renewing the disaster declaration will provide c...
Aug 8, 2020
President Trump Signs Covid Relief Help For Americans
(ASSOCIATED PRESS) – President Donald Trump has signed executive orders bypassing Congress to defer payroll taxes for some Americans and extend unemployment benefits after negotiations on a new ...
Aug 8, 2020
President Donald Trump Signs Executive Orders Providing Relief To Millions of Americans During Pandemic
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – U.S. President Donald Trump held a press conference this afternoon at Bedminster Golf Resort in New Jersey, which he owns. Immediately following the president’s r...
Aug 8, 2020
A Longtime Adviser to Two Presidents Has Died
WASHINGTON (AP) – A longtime adviser to Presidents Gerald Ford and George H.W. Bush has died. Brent Scowcroft was 95. A spokesperson for the late President Bush says Scowcroft died Thursday of n...
Aug 8, 2020
With 300 New Coronavirus Deaths, Governor Abbott is Urging Texans To Get a Flu Shot
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas health officials say the approaching flu season threatens to further strain hospitals still dealing with thousands of coronavirus patients. Repu...
Aug 8, 2020
Trial Has Begun In Venezuela For Six American Oil Executives
Caracas, Venezuela (AP) – A Venezuela court has begun the trial of six American oil executives accused of corruption more than two years ago. Defense attorney Jesus Loreto said Friday that the c...
Aug 8, 2020
Lawyers for Amber Guyger Asking for Conviction to be Overturned
Amber Guyger (TDCJ) DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Fifth Court of Appeals is being asked to consider a lesser charge in the case of former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger. Guyger is serving a 10-ye...
Aug 7, 2020
U.S. Attorney: Former Angels Employee Charged in Pitcher’s Deadly Overdose
(U.S. Attorney Erin Nealy Cox) DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A former Los Angeles Angels employee was charged on Friday with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl in connection with the 2019 overdose death o...
Aug 7, 2020
Two Frisco ISD Students Test Positive for COVID-19 While Attending Cheer Camp
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Two Liberty High School students who attended a cheer camp last weekend have tested positive for the coronavirus. According to Frisco ISD, one of the students began feeling ...
Aug 7, 2020
Cuomo Clears New York Schools Statewide to Open, Carefully
CNN File Photo ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – New York’s governor said Friday he would allow children statewide to return to classrooms for the start of the new school year, citing the state’s ...
Aug 7, 2020
