Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Federal Judge in Fort Worth Nixes Texas Law Banning 18-20 From Buying Guns

Federal Judge in Fort Worth Nixes Texas Law Banning 18-20 From Buying Guns

Texas (WBAP/IKLIF) – A federal judge in Fort Worth says that the Lone Star State cannot prohibit 18- to 20-year-olds from carrying handguns U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman cited the Second Amendment in his decision Thursday. Pittman said the Second Amendment does not specify an age limit and protects adults under 21 years old. “Based…MORE

Powell: Fed could keep lifting rates sharply ‘for some time’

Powell: Fed could keep lifting rates sharply ‘for some time’

JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (AP) – Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a stark message Friday: The Fed will likely impose more large interest rate hikes in coming months and is resolutely focused on taming the highest inflation in four decades. Powell acknowledged that the Fed’s continued tightening of credit will cause pain for many households…MORE

Plano Woman Jailed after Telling Group to “Go back to India”

Plano Woman Jailed after Telling Group to “Go back to India”

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – A Plano woman seen on video telling a group of women to “go back to India” is facing criminal charges. To watch the video click HERE (WARNING: STRONG LANGUAGE/VIOLENCE) According to the Plano Police Department, Officers responded to a disturbance Wednesday night in the parking lot of a business in the 3700…MORE

Public Utility Commission Creates Office of Public Engagement

Public Utility Commission Creates Office of Public Engagement

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Public Utility Commission of Texas is working to create transparency in the wake of the 2021 deadly winter storm that left millions in the dark. The PUC, on Thursday, announced the creation of the Office of Public Engagement. Once fully established, the new office will serve as a resource for Texans…MORE

City Services Resume in Richardson after Fire at City Hall

City Services Resume in Richardson after Fire at City Hall

RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Richardson City Hall will remain closed for the foreseeable future after a fire earlier this week inside the building. According to the City of Richardson, most services are relocated to the Ray Noah Municipal Court Building on Campbell Road. Water payments, building inspection services and Brush and Bulky Item Collection returned to…MORE