Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

GOP State Rep. Lyle Larson Will Not Seek Re-election
Texas Rep. Lyle Larson (R/District 122)Austin, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Republican State Rep Lyle Larson who is known for breaking party lines to vote with Democrats will not seek reelection next year.L...
Cumulus Media Oct 14, 2021

Judge Bars United From Putting Unvaccinated Workers On Leave
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – United Airlines employees who are suing the airline over its vaccine mandate will get more time to make their case. A federal judge in Texas ordered United not to place ...
Cumulus Media Oct 14, 2021

Developers Plan for Mixed-Use Development to include high-speed train station near Downtown Dallas
Provided by Texas CentralDallas (WBAP/KLIF)- Developers have bought land and agreed to build a terminal for the proposed state of the art bullet train connecting passengers from Dallas to Houston in j...
Cumulus Media Oct 13, 2021

DOJ Launches Investigation into Abuse Allegations at Juvenile Justice Facilities in Texas
(Asst. AG Kristen Clarke)DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Wednesday that it is launching a civil rights investigation into conditions at juvenile detention facili...
Cumulus Media Oct 13, 2021

Aim to Ease Supply Chain Bottlenecks with LA Port going 24/7
White House File PhotoWASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden announced his administration brokered an agreement for the Port of Los Angeles to become a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week operation. It...
Cumulus Media Oct 13, 2021

Governor Abbott Readies Resources in Response to Weather Threat
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to place state response and recovery resources on standby due to the potential threat of severe ...
Cumulus Media Oct 13, 2021

Heating Bills Set to Soar as Inflation hits Energy Prices
NEW YORK (AP) – With prices surging worldwide for heating oil, natural gas and other fuels, the U.S. government said Wednesday it expects households to see jumps of up to 54% for their heating b...
Cumulus Media Oct 13, 2021

Blue Origin Successfully Completes Second Flight with Star Trek Actor William Shatner on Board
VAN HORN (WBAP/KLIF News) – It’s another major step for private space travel. Blue Origin completed its second flight to the edge of space from a launch pad in Van Horn, Texas Wednesday mo...
Cumulus Media Oct 13, 2021

Judge denies request by Cowboys’ La’el Collins to halt suspension
WFAASHERMAN, Texas (AP) - A federal judge has denied a request by Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman La'el Collins for an injunction that would have halted his five-game suspension with one game remaini...
Cumulus Media Oct 13, 2021

Hood County Elections Chief Resigns Amid Pressure from Trump Loyalists
Hood County, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The elections administrator for Hood County has resigned amid pressure from Trump loyalists to oust her, according to the Texas Tribune.The effort against Michele C...
Cumulus Media Oct 13, 2021









