Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Arlington ISD Threatens to Sue Governor Abbott
Courtesy Arlington ISD ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Arlington Independent School District is concerned for the health of their students, staff, and visitors on campus. Kecia Mays, President of Ar...
Cumulus Media Aug 13, 2021

First Forces Arrive in Kabul to Evacuate American Diplomats and Allies
Pentagon Spokesman John Kirby. Courtesy CNN. UPDATE SATURDAY AUGUST 14, 2021: The White House announces President Biden authorizes an additional one thousand U S Troops for deployment to Afghanistan, ...
Cumulus Media Aug 13, 2021

TEA Refrains from Public Health Guidance while Legal Battles over Masks Play Out
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Education Agency is keeping quiet in the debate over masks between state and local leaders. In light of the current legal battle over whether or not local governme...
Cumulus Media Aug 13, 2021

2021 AT&T Byron Nelson Generates $5.5M for Momentous Institute
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – The Salesmanship Club Charitable Golf of Dallas announced this week that the 2021 AT&T Byron Nelson raised $5.5 million for Momentous Institute in its inaugural year a...
Cumulus Media Aug 13, 2021

Extra COVID Vaccine OK’d For Those With Weak Immune Systems
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. health regulators have authorized an extra dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines in people with weakened immune systems to better protect them from the virus. Th...
Cumulus Media Aug 13, 2021

Texas Land Commissioner Continues Suit Against President Biden
(WBAP/KLIF) — The decision by the Biden administration to halt construction of the border wall has prompted a lawsuit from the Texas Land Commissioner. The results of an open border policy has d...
Cumulus Media Aug 12, 2021

2020 Census Data Gives Congressional Power To Texas
(WBAP/KLIF) — Newly released Census data shows four of the nation’s ten fastest-growing municipalities are suburbs of big cities in Texas. That means the second-largest state in the U.S. c...
Cumulus Media Aug 12, 2021

MD7 Moving Headquarters to Allen, Bringing 200+ Jobs to Region
MD7 Photo ALLEN (WBAP/KLIF)-Governor Greg Abbott announced that MD7, LLC, a mobile infrastructure consultancy, will relocate its corporate headquarters to Allen, Texas. The project will create 218 new...
Cumulus Media Aug 12, 2021

Texas Senate Passes Elections Bill after 15-Hour Filibuster
(Senator Carol Alvarado) AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Senate, on Thursday, again passed its version of a Republican-led voting bill. The Senate passed the bill in the regular session, the firs...
Cumulus Media Aug 12, 2021

US Troops to Help Evacuate some Embassy Staff in Afghanistan
State Department Spokesman Ned Price. Courtesy CNN. WASHINGTON (AP) – Officials say additional American troops are being sent to Afghanistan to assist in the evacuation of some personnel from th...
Cumulus Media Aug 12, 2021









