Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Dallas Residents to Vote on Proposed Expansion at Convention Center, Fair Park

Dallas Residents to Vote on Proposed Expansion at Convention Center, Fair Park

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas City Council approved an ordinance, on Wednesday, calling a special election for a proposition to be placed on the November 8, 2022 ballot. Dallas voters will decide whether or not to approve the expansion of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas and certain improvements at Fair Park. If approved,…MORE

Extraordinary Encounter at Cook Children’s Hospital Leads to Sibling Reunion

Extraordinary Encounter at Cook Children’s Hospital Leads to Sibling Reunion

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Two North Texans are sharing an extraordinary encounter at Cook Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth that lead to the reunion of long, lost siblings. The hospital’s recording producer Raymond Turner and Christina Sadberry had been passing each other in the hallways for seven years. Turner said this amazing story…MORE

Trump says he Took the Fifth in New York Civil Investigation

Trump says he Took the Fifth in New York Civil Investigation

NEW YORK (AP) – Donald Trump says he invoked the Fifth Amendment and wouldn’t answer questions under oath in the long-running New York civil investigation into his business dealings. Trump arrived at New York Attorney General Letitia James’ offices Wednesday morning, but sent out a statement more than an hour later saying he declined to…MORE

President Biden Signs PACT Act Into Law, North Texas Veterans React

President Biden Signs PACT Act Into Law, North Texas Veterans React

WASHINGTON D.C. (WBAP/KLIF News ) – North Texas veterans are reacting to President Joe Biden’s signing of the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxic Act, or PACT Act, into law. The legislation expands healthcare benefits to veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. In a signing ceremony at the White House…MORE

Richardson ISD Explores new Approach to Enforcing Cell Phone Policy

Richardson ISD Explores new Approach to Enforcing Cell Phone Policy

RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF) – Richardson ISD Interim Superintendent Tabitha Branum and high school and junior high principals are proposing an updated policy and guidelines for cellphone use among district students in grades 7-12.  “Cellphone use among RISD secondary students during the school day has become a major issue, especially in recent years,” said Branum. “Phone use…MORE