Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Field of Candidates Challenging AG Ken Paxton for Re-Election Grows
(Photo: Rep. Krause) AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas State Representative Matt Krause announced on Thursday that he will forgo seeking a sixth term as state representative in pursuit of becoming the ...
Cumulus Media Sep 16, 2021

Abortion Clinic Traffic in Texas Drops Sharply Amid New Abortion Law
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Abortion providers in Texas say they have seen a sharp drop in patients in the two weeks since the nation’s strictest abortion law took effect. In new court filings in...
Cumulus Media Sep 16, 2021

Massive Apartment Fire Displaces 23 Families in Northeast Dallas
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF)- An overnight fire injures one and displaced 23 families in northeast Dallas and injured one person who was trying to escape the flame. Flames were shooting through the roof of a 3-...
Cumulus Media Sep 16, 2021

Ellis County Refuses to Enforce the Presidents Proposed Vaccine Mandate
(WBAP/KLIF) — Ellis County kicks back against President Biden's vaccine mandate proposal. The Biden Administration proposes to fine businesses with 100 or more employees $14,000 for each worker ...
Cumulus Media Sep 15, 2021

Texas Announces up to $5 Million in Federal Funding for Rural Hospitals
Gov. Greg Abbott AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott said on Wednesday that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is receiving up to $5 million in federal funding from the C...
Cumulus Media Sep 15, 2021

Date Set for District 10 Runoff Election
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced that September 28 will be the date of the special election runoff to replace former state Representative Jake Ellzey. Two Republican...
Cumulus Media Sep 15, 2021

City of Dallas Forms Mayor’s Anti-Hate Advisory Council
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson announced on Wednesday the creation of the Mayor’s Anti-Hate Advisory Council. The announcement comes after the FBI released a new report sho...
Cumulus Media Sep 15, 2021

Biles tells Congress ‘Enough is Enough’ after Gymnast Abuse
Simone Biles. Courtesy CNN WASHINGTON (AP) – Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles has told Congress that “enough is enough” in emotional testimony along with other young gymnasts about...
Cumulus Media Sep 15, 2021

Paris ISD’s Mask Mandate Temporary Halted, Judge Sides with Texas AG Ken Paxton
[WFAA photo]PARIS, Texas (WBAP/KLIF News) – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton continues to take school districts to court amid the battle between state and local leaders over mask mandates. A La...
Cumulus Media Sep 15, 2021

Lockheed Martin-Fort Worth to Benefit Most From New Pentagon Deal
(WFAA) Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – Lockheed Martin this week secured over $2-billion in Pentagon funding for continuation of the F-35 fighter jet program. The contract which runs through 2023 allow...
Cumulus Media Sep 15, 2021









