Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Shooting Outside Building Forces Lockdown at Bowie High School in Arlington

Shooting Outside Building Forces Lockdown at Bowie High School in Arlington

Update at 5:45pm: One suspect is in custody following a shooting outside Bowie High School and the reunification process was able to get underway Wednesday evening. Arlington ISD had announced that the reunification would take place at the Arlington ISD Athletics Center on Division Street. Original Story: ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Bowie High School in Arlington…MORE

Governor Abbott Says School Choice is a Win-Win for Parents

Governor Abbott Says School Choice is a Win-Win for Parents

(WBAP/KLIF) — One of the hottest issues that continues to swirl around the state centers on Texas school children. That has those on both sides of the aisle questioning whether the governor’s School Choice initiative can really work. Meanwhile, Governor Greg Abbott continues to champion his effort to implement school choice into the Lone Star…MORE

USPS Gets Tough on Mail Crime

USPS Gets Tough on Mail Crime

(WBAP/KLIF) — In the wake of a rise in violence against postal carriers, the U.S. Postal Service has instituted the Safe Delivery program to promote employee safety. According to Postal Inspector Sean Smith, 15,000 high security collection boxes have been installed in the DFW area and across the country. He says the program is beginning…MORE

Dallas Approves Agreement Potentially Moving Dallas Wings to Downtown

Dallas Approves Agreement Potentially Moving Dallas Wings to Downtown

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Dallas has approved a 15-year agreement for the WNBA’s Dallas Wings to soon play at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Downtown Dallas. The agreement includes upgrades to the auditorium as part of the larger redevelopment and expansion of the convention center. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says the…MORE

President Joe Biden Signs $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package into Law

President Joe Biden Signs $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package into Law

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed into law into law Wednesday a $95 billion war aid measure that includes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan that also includes a provision that would force social media site TikTok to be sold or be banned in U.S. The announcement marks an end to long, painful battle…MORE