Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News
Kellogg’s Closing Two Texas Distribution Centers
Photo by Amy Chodroff DALLAS (AP) – The Kellogg Co. has confirmed plans to close distribution centers in Ft. Worth and Houston and lay off 421 workers permanently. The Battle Creek, Michigan-bas...
May 31, 2017
The State Fair of Texas is Hiring
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The State Fair of Texas kicks off in a few months and officials said they’re now accepting job applications. The Fair is looking to fill a seasonal positions for ...
May 30, 2017
Irving Police Arrest Suspect for the Murder of Teen Killed Hours After Graduation
Irving Police have made an arrest in the shooting death of a recent high school graduate. According to the Irving Police Department, 18-year-old Ledajrick Cox was shot and killed Sunday morning after ...
May 30, 2017
Hurst Police Surprise Boy Whose Friends Bailed on Birthday Party
HURST (WBAP/KLIF News) — An eight-year-old in Hurst held a birthday party over the holiday weekend that none of his friends showed up to. That is, until the Hurst Police and Fire Departments cau...
May 30, 2017
Feds Find More Lapses in TX Foster Care System
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A federal audit has heaped more criticism onto Texas’ troubled child welfare system that a federal judge ruled unconstitutional. The report published Tuesday by the in...
May 30, 2017
Abbott says he’ll decide this week whether to call a special legislative session
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) — Gov. Greg Abbott is leaving no doubt that the buck stops at his desk. In a Memorial Day news conference Abbott said he will announce later this week whether or not to c...
May 30, 2017
Fight Erupts on Texas House Floor During “Sanctuary Cities” Protests
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Hundreds of protesters opposing Texas’ tough new anti-“sanctuary cities” law launched a raucous demonstration from the public gallery in the Texas House on...
May 29, 2017
Suspect in Fatal Arlington Hit and Run Comes Forward
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – The woman Arlington police believe is responsible for a fatal hit and run accident Monday morning has come forward. The accident happened right after a fatal wreck a...
May 29, 2017
Texas colleges to allow anonymous reporting of sex crimes
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The Texas Legislature has approved requiring Texas public and private universities to create anonymous online reporting tools for sexual assault victims. The bill by Austin ...
May 29, 2017
Texas Approves Overhauling A-F School Accountability System
Photo by Amy Chodroff AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The Texas Legislature has approved an overhaul of an academic accountability rating system that issues schools and school districts A to F lette...
May 29, 2017
