Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

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

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...
Cumulus Media 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...
Cumulus Media 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...
Cumulus Media 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...
Cumulus Media 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...
Cumulus Media 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 ...
Cumulus Media 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...
Cumulus Media 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 ...
Cumulus Media Oct 12, 2021









