Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Biden says he Stands ‘Squarely Behind’ Afghanistan Decision
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden says he stands “squarely behind” his decision for the U.S. to leave Afghanistan. Speaking about the chaotic situation in Afghanistan, Biden says...
Cumulus Media Aug 16, 2021

Richardson ISD to Keep Mask Requirement in Place, Cites Travis County Court Ruling
(Dr. Jeannie Stone) RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF) – Richardson ISD announced on Monday that a court ruling in Travis County currently allows them to uphold the current mask requirement for all district...
Cumulus Media Aug 16, 2021

Dallas County Judge Makes Revision to Emergency Order, Still Requires Masks
(Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins) DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A mask requirement in Dallas county was revised on Monday, but is still on the books. The Dallas County mask requirement for schools and b...
Cumulus Media Aug 16, 2021

Denton County to Offer Third COVID-19 Vaccine Dose For Immunocompromised People
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Denton County Public Health Department is now accepting registrations for a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for eligible people. DCPH said the shot is open to pe...
Cumulus Media Aug 16, 2021

‘Zero’ COVID ICU Beds Available in 7 Regions of Texas, Including Pediatric Units
(WFAA) Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Data from the state health department on Sunday show that multiple regions across the Texas are now completely out of ICU beds as COVID-19 cases spike. Texas official...
Cumulus Media Aug 16, 2021

Dallas murder suspect granted bond after police data loss
Jonathan PittsDallas Police Dept. photo DALLAS (AP) - A Texas man who was scheduled for trial on a murder charge this week was instead granted release on bond amid temporary concern that material in h...
Cumulus Media Aug 16, 2021

Rain, Clogged Drain Flood Texas Capitol Atrium and Corridor
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Officials say torrential rain and a clogged storm drain combined to flood an atrium and back corridor at the Texas Capitol. Gov. Greg Abbott revealed the flooding in an urge...
Cumulus Media Aug 16, 2021

Folk Singer-Songwriter Nanci Griffith Dies
Nashville (AP) – Nanci Griffith, a Grammy-winning folk singer-songwriter from Texas whose literary songs like “Love at the Five and Dime” celebrated the South, has died. She was 68. ...
Cumulus Media Aug 14, 2021

Cruise Ship Heads For Galveston With COVID On Board
Galveston (AP) – A Carnival cruise ship on which 27 people tested positive for COVID-19 just before the ship made a stop in Belize City this week is now headed back to Galveston. The Belize Tour...
Cumulus Media Aug 14, 2021

Kraft-Heinz Garland Announces Campus Expansion, Higher Wages, More Amenities
GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF)- Kraft Heinz-Garland announces new initiatives and is expanding their facility, adding new programs, offering higher wages, and new renovations to the building. Kraft-Heinz is pivo...
Cumulus Media Aug 13, 2021









