Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

With Democrats Back, Texas GOP Pushes Ahead With Voting Bill
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas Republicans are bringing back their voting bill with no changes as some Democrats returned to the Capitol for the first time since ending their holdout. It was clear d...
Cumulus Media Aug 24, 2021

Denton Diner Closing Over Covid-19 Concerns
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- A Denton diner is closing its doors at the end of this month due to concerns over Covid-19. “Legends Diner” first made headlines for a sign threatening to charge custom...
Cumulus Media Aug 23, 2021

Federal Face Mask Requirement for Public Transit Extended through January
DART If you're going to catch a ride on DART don't forget to grab your mask. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued a Security Directive requiring face masks be worn during all pu...
Cumulus Media Aug 23, 2021

Plano ISD Mask Mandate
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – Starting Thursday the Plano ISD will join the list of other schools across the state that are defying a no mask mandate issued by Governor Greg Abbott. Plano board members vo...
Cumulus Media Aug 23, 2021

Gov. Candidate Allen West Goes In on Dallas PD After Wife’s DUI Arrest; Police Union Responds
(Texas GOP Chair Allen West) Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The wife of Texas gubernatorial candidate Allen West, arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. 61-year old Angela West was arraigne...
Cumulus Media Aug 23, 2021

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s COVID Claim Denounced as Racist
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas' lieutenant governor blamed rising hospitalization and death rates from COVID-19 on unvaccinated Black people - comments that were quickly denounc...
Cumulus Media Aug 23, 2021

Britain Urges US To Extend Kabul Evacuations
LONDON – Britain is urging the United States to extend its evacuation effort in Kabul beyond the current Aug. 31 deadline, saying without the Americans other countries will have no choice but to...
Cumulus Media Aug 23, 2021

Hurricane Henri Blows Ashore as Tropical Storm – New England
ASSOCIATED PRESS – Hurricane Henri blew ashore Sunday morning in New England, quickly downgraded to a tropical storm with sustained 70 mile an hour winds. Henri is expected to blow out power to ...
Cumulus Media Aug 22, 2021

Wanted Man Killed By Police Officers Who Were Looking For Someone Else
Amarillo (AP) – A man was fatally shot by Amarillo police after opening fire on officers who approached him while they were looking for a different man on felony drug charges. Amarillo Police Ch...
Cumulus Media Aug 22, 2021
SUNDAY: Mostly sunny and hot. High: 98. Heat index 105 or hotter. Winds: S 10-15. SUNDAY NIGHT: Mainly clear and muggy. Low: 80. Winds: S 5-15. MONDAY: Mostly sunny and hot. High: 99. Heat index 105 o...
Cumulus Media Aug 22, 2021









