Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Texas A&M Chancellor Will Lead Harvey Recovery
Austin (AP) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has picked the leader of the Texas A&M University System to head the state’s recovery efforts in the wake of Harvey. Abbott announced A&M Chanc...
Cumulus Media Sep 08, 2017

Watch: All Five Former Living Presidents Encourage People to help Southeast Texas
All five former living presidents have gathered in a public service announcement to encourage people to help those suffering in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey You can watch the video below. https:/...
Cumulus Media Sep 07, 2017

Dallas Regional Chamber to Bid for Amazon’s Second Headquarters
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Regional Chamber announced Thursday that it will bid to be the home of Amazon's second North American headquarters. "The Dallas Regional Chamber has communicated ...
Cumulus Media Sep 07, 2017

Temporary Restraining Order Blocking Removal of Robert E. Lee Statue Dissolved
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The temporary restraining order blocking the removal of the Robert E. Lee statue in Lee Park was dissolved by a federal judge on Thursday, which means the process to re...
Cumulus Media Sep 07, 2017

DFW Airport Adds Another Low-Cost Carrier
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – If you’re looking for a cheap way to get to Iceland or Europe, there will soon be a new option. WOW air, Iceland’s low cost airline has announced it will ...
Cumulus Media Sep 07, 2017

Texas Gasoline Supplies Improving
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton says supplies of gasoline are improving throughout the state, and any lingering shortages should be resolved within the next day or t...
Cumulus Media Sep 07, 2017

Hurricane Harvey Cost the Airlines Millions of Dollars
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The onslaught of Hurricane Harvey disrupted air travel throughout a large part of the United States, and cost the airlines millions of dollars. Dallas based Southwest Airlin...
Cumulus Media Sep 07, 2017

Middle School Teacher Indicted for an Improper Relationship with a Student
Grand Prairie (WBAP/KLIF) – A Grand Prairie teacher who was arrested six months ago for an improper relationship with a student was indicted Wednesday by a Dallas County grand jury. was a specia...
Cumulus Media Sep 07, 2017

Temporary Restraining Order Halts the Removal of Robert E. Lee Statue in Dallas’ Lee Park
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The removal of the statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee in Lee Park has been stopped after a temporary restraining order was filed in Dallas County. The Dallas C...
Cumulus Media Sep 06, 2017

Texas Attorney General’s Wife Announces Run for State Senate
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The wife of Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is launching her own political career and running for a state senate seat once held by her husband. Angela Paxton ma...
Cumulus Media Sep 06, 2017









