Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

FWISD, City of Fort Worth to Provide Strong Internet Service to Underserved Communities
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The Fort Worth ISD Board took the next big step toward building a private, secure internet network during its regular meeting this week. The board approved renting three mobile...
Cumulus Media Jun 29, 2021

Tarrant County Nixes Immediate Arrests for Some Low Level Crimes
(WFAA) Tarrant County, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Tarrant County officials announced a change in policy related to low-level crimes. Most low level marijuana offenses and criminal mischief for losses betw...
Cumulus Media Jun 29, 2021

TEA: Texas STAAR Test Results Show Declines Across All Subjects & Grade Levels
(WFAA) Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Education Agency released Spring 2021 STAAR test results on Monday which show that math suffered the biggest decline in proficiency across all grade levels. ...
Cumulus Media Jun 29, 2021

‘It definitely feels early’: GOP’s Long Race to 2024 Begins
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley – Yahoo.com WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - In the past week alone, Nikki Haley regaled activists in Iowa, Mike Pence courted donors in California and Donald Trum...
Cumulus Media Jun 29, 2021

Two People Killed In Gas Line Explosion In Collin County
Courtesy: WFAA TV FARMERSVILLE (WBAP/KLIF)- The Collin County Medical Examiners office says 22 year-old Ethan knight of Mesquite and 35 year-old Deric Tarver of El Campo were the victims of the gas pi...
Cumulus Media Jun 29, 2021

It’s Official: Jason Kidd to be Mavs Head Coach
(Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) DALLAS (AP) – Jason Kidd is coming back to Dallas again, this time to replace the coach he won a championship with as the point guard of the Mavericks 10 y...
Cumulus Media Jun 28, 2021

Police Warn Potential Road Rage Suspects: “We will find you”
(Chief Eddie Garcia) DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A recent rise in road rage shootings is prompting local Police departments to take action. Dallas Police report at least 8 suspected road rage shootings...
Cumulus Media Jun 28, 2021

Biden to Tout Economic Benefits of Infrastructure Package
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden is hoping to get the bipartisan infrastructure deal on track by highlighting its expected economic benefits. He’s stressing that the $973 billion woul...
Cumulus Media Jun 28, 2021

Death Toll Increases to Ten in Surfside Collapse
Courtesy CNN SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) – Authorities said Monday that the remains of 10 people have been found in the collapse of a 12-story beachfront condominium in Florida. The Associated Press has...
Cumulus Media Jun 28, 2021

Search Continues for Missing Fort Hood Soldier
FORT HOOD (WBAP/KLIF News) – The search continues for a Fort Hood soldier who vanished last week. The Fort Hood Directorate of Emergency Services said Spc. Abram Salas II has not been seen since...
Cumulus Media Jun 28, 2021









