Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News
Texas Awaits More Guidance on Enhanced Federal Jobless Benefits
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Workforce Commission is still waiting for guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor before making changes to unemployment benefits. President Trump's weekend exec...
Aug 12, 2020
Texas Jury Trial Conducted Via Zoom
A Travis County jury is sworn in their homes via Zoom. DALLAS (AP) - The jurors appeared on screen from their living rooms, bedrooms and home offices. Juror 11 took notes as a sheriff's deputy testifi...
Aug 12, 2020
Metroplex Coronavirus Mortality Rate Drops Again
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Metroplex mortality rate for the Coronavirus has now dropped below 1.3%. The number of cases in North Texas is approaching 106,000, while the death toll nears 1,400. Dallas cou...
Aug 12, 2020
Patrick Backs President’s Plan to Get Workers Back on the Job
(WBAP/KLIF) — Lawmakers in Washington are at odds over the amount of added federal unemployment benefits. President Trump recently signed an executive order providing a $400 unemployment bonus. ...
Aug 12, 2020
Lieutenant Governor Blasts Democrats Over Cares Act
(WBAP/KLIF) — Washington is gun shy to pull the trigger on a new multi-trillion dollar Cares Act package. The battle over the amount of a Coronavirus aid package continues on Capitol Hill. Repub...
Aug 12, 2020
Governor Abbott Addresses Continued Strategies to Reduce Spread of COVID-19
(Office of Gov. Greg Abbott) AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott traveled to Beaumont on Tuesday to hold a briefing with local officials and state representatives on the state’s ongo...
Aug 11, 2020
Over 2,000 Jobs Available at Alliance Texas Virtual Job Fair Aug 12
ALLIANCE (WBAP/KLIF)- North Texans have the opportunity to look at over 2,000 jobs at an Alliance Texas virtual job fair event. Hillwood, Workforce Solutions of Tarrant County and Workforce Solutions ...
Aug 11, 2020
Allen ISD Offers Curbside Meal Service for Students
ALLEN (WBAP/KLIF News) – Allen ISD is offering curbside meal service twice a week to its students, K-12, to help struggling families whose children are now learning from home. The service starts...
Aug 11, 2020
Dallas Appeals Court Upholds Murder Conviction for a Former Balch Springs Police Officer
Roy Oliver (WFAA) Balch Springs, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in Dallas has upheld the murder conviction and 15-year prison term for former Balch Springs officer Roy Oliver....
Aug 11, 2020
Governor: Virus Tests May Increase as Texas Schools Reopen
WFAA photo AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Republican Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday that coronavirus testing in Texas could increase as schools reopen amid a sharp drop-off in the number of tests in recent weeks....
Aug 11, 2020
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