Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News
Dallas City Council Approves Paid Parental Leave, Names Firm to Investigate Deleted Files
(Erin Nealy Cox)DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas City Council voted to approve two long standing items during Wednesday’s meeting.The council approved a parental leave policy that allows ci...
Oct 27, 2021
Texas Allocates Millions to Dallas County Following Settlement with Pharmaceutical Giant
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County Commissioners voted on Wednesday to approve the allocation of $2.3 million following a settlement between the State of Texas and pharmaceutical company Johnson...
Oct 27, 2021
Tarrant County Launches Landmark Program to Crack Down on Car Thefts
Getty Images FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s office has a warning to auto thieves: Don’t steal vehicles in Tarrant County. Law enforcement here has ...
Oct 27, 2021
11-Year-Old Boy Hit and Killed While Crossing Fort Worth Freeway
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – An 11-year-old boy was killed when he was hit by a car as he and two other children tried to cross Loop 820 Tuesday evening. Fort Worth Police said the trio attempt...
Oct 27, 2021
Some Universities in Texas Are Still Reviewing Federal COVID Vaccine Mandate
Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Some institutions of higher learning that have contracts with the federal government have mandated COVID vaccinations for all employees, as per a new vaccination strategy lai...
Oct 27, 2021
Judge briefly blocks Texas schools’ gender-based hair policy
MAGNOLIA, Texas (AP) - A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Texas school district's enforcement of a grooming policy that prohibits boys from having long hair.Chief U.S. District Judge Lee Rosent...
Oct 27, 2021
Soler, Braves Overcome Morton injury, Top Astros In Game 1
HOUSTON (AP) – Making his first start since testing positive for COVID-19, Jorge Soler became the first player to begin a World Series with a home run and the Atlanta Braves, despite the loss of...
Oct 27, 2021
Cities in Southeast Dallas County Partner to Address Mental Health
BALCH SPRINGS (WBAP/KLIF) – One of the first major collaborations by multiple cities in Dallas County, Texas to address mental health was announced on Tuesday.The Southeast Alliance Community Ca...
Oct 26, 2021
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Tests Positive for Covid 19
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson (WFAA)DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson has tested positive for Covid 19. The mayor says “thankfully, I am fully vaccinated, and I am only experienci...
Oct 26, 2021
TWC Approves $2.45 Billion in Funding to Help Child Care Providers in Texas
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – Child care providers in Texas who are still struggling financially at this stage of the COVID-19 pandemic are getting some relief. The Texas Workforce Commission announ...
Oct 26, 2021
