Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News
U.S. Senator John Cornyn’s Statement, Following the Death of U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-GA)
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Civil rights icon and Democratic Congressman John Lewis has died at age 80. Following the death of U.S. Representative Lewis of Georgia, Texas Senator John Cornyn issue...
Jul 18, 2020
Texas Religious Schools Are Not Restricted By Regulated Re-Openings
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has informed the state’s religious schools that local public health orders stopping private schools from fully re-opening don’t...
Jul 18, 2020
Police Need Help Identifying A Body
On June 14, 2020, at around 8:45 p.m., a body was recovered by Dallas Fire and Rescue from Lake Cliff at 300 E Colorado Boulevard. The victim was a Latin male, between 40 and 50 years old, 5' 6" tall,...
Jul 18, 2020
The Most Infected Federal Prison In The Country Is In Seagoville
PHOTO: WFAA Seagoville (WBAP/KLIF) – The federal prison in Seagoville has confirmed its first COVID-19 related death. The Bureau of Prisons reports a 65 year old inmate serving a 14 year sentenc...
Jul 18, 2020
Texas GOP Wins Big Court Battle Against Houston
(WBAP/KLIF) — A federal court judge has levied a blow to Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. The Texas Republican Party was geared to hold its state convention at Houston’s George R. Brown Con...
Jul 17, 2020
North Texas Tops 70,000 Coronavirus Cases
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Metroplex has now topped 70,000 COVID-19 cases and more than 900 deaths. However, the mortality rate has dropped to an historic low of under 1.3%. Dallas county health official...
Jul 17, 2020
Trinity Metro is Bringing a New On-Demand Transportation Option to the Near Southside Fort Worth
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Trinity Metro is bringing a new on-demand transportation option to the Near Southside. Starting July 19, the Near Southside ZIPZONE will serve the region that encompasses Baylo...
Jul 17, 2020
Dallas Mental Health Provider Braces for Increased Call Loads as COVID-19 Numbers Trend Upward
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Metrocare, the largest provider of mental and behavioral healthcare in Dallas County, is bracing for increased calls for assistance because of spiraling Covid-19 cases in Dallas Co...
Jul 17, 2020
Texas Leaders Announce eLearning Funding For Students
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The State of Texas announced plans on Friday to allocate $200 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act funding to the Texas Education Agency for the pur...
Jul 17, 2020
TEA Gives Local Option for an Online-Only Start to School Year
TEA Commissioner Mike Morath AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Education Agency is giving more control to local school districts regarding the start of school. The move comes amid a continued incre...
Jul 17, 2020
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