Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News
FDA Authorizes 1st E-Cigarette, Cites Benefits For Smokers
WASHINGTON (AP) – For the first time, U.S. heath officials have authorized an electronic cigarette, saying the R.J. Reynolds vaping device can benefit adult smokers. The Food and Drug Administra...
Oct 13, 2021
Governor Abbott Defends Ban on Vaccine Mandates
Gov. Greg AbbottDALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott is defending his recently announced ban on vaccine mandates by any entity in Texas, including businesses.“The COVID-19 vacci...
Oct 12, 2021
DFW Based Airlines Plan to Keep Vaccine Mandates in Place Despite Governor’s Order
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Vaccine requirements for employees at two DFW based airlines aren’t changing, despite Governor Abbott’s ban on vaccine mandates.An executive order issued by Gove...
Oct 12, 2021
Tarrant County Online Sex Trafficking Sting Nets 115 Arrests
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News) – A joint operation among Tarrant County law enforcement and state officials led to the felony arrests of 115 men accused of sex trafficking.Operation “Buye...
Oct 12, 2021
Argument Over Alabama, Texas A&M Game Led to Fatal Shooting
(Photo: WFAA)BESSEMER, Ala. (AP) – Police say an argument over the University of Alabama football team’s loss to Texas A&M led to a deadly shooting at an Alabama home. Lt. Christian Cl...
Oct 12, 2021
Judge: ‘Texas 7’ Death Row Inmate Should Get New Trial
Austin (AP) – A state district judge says a Jewish death row inmate who was part of the so-called “Texas 7” gang should get a new capital murder trial because the judge who presided ...
Oct 12, 2021
Teacher Wounded in Timberview HS Shooting Released from Hospital
Timberview High School (Facebook)Arlington, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A Timberview High School teacher in who was shot during a shooting at the school last week was released from the hospital on Monday.2...
Oct 12, 2021
Cooper doesn’t hide what he’s thinking with Cowboys rolling
Amari Cooper – WFAA photoARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Amari Cooper rejected the suggestion that Dallas' 44-20 win over New York was even more impressive because of a sloppy start that kept ...
Oct 12, 2021
Southwest Strands Passengers at Love Field
(WBAP/KLIF) — Thousands of travelers were delayed, over the weekend, as Southwest Airlines canceled hundreds of flights. The cancellations were blamed on the severe weather and air traffic contr...
Oct 11, 2021
Abortion Ban Opponents Turn to “Cancel Culture”
(WBAP/KLIF) — Those protesting Texas’ ban on abortions are turning to corporate America to enter the fight. Opponents of the “Heartbeat Bill” have began airing television and d...
Oct 11, 2021
