Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Arlington ISD Announces Summer Feeding Locations

Arlington ISD Announces Summer Feeding Locations

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Arlington ISD is making sure its students who are experiencing food insecurity are well fed over the summer months. Any student 18 and under has access to a free meal at one of the district’s 35 locations. David Lewis is the district’s Food and Nutrition Services Director and said there…MORE

Ways to Help Victims & Families Impacted by Uvalde Mass Shooting

Ways to Help Victims & Families Impacted by Uvalde Mass Shooting

Members of the public can show their support to the grieving Uvalde community through a webpage created by the OneStar Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. The Robb School Memorial Fund was established by the First State Bank of Uvalde, with 100% of donations going to the fund for victims’ families, teachers, and the Uvalde community. Funds will…MORE

Biden to Meet Fed Chair as Inflation Bites Pocketbooks

Biden to Meet Fed Chair as Inflation Bites Pocketbooks

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden is set to meet with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell as soaring inflation takes a bite out of Americans’ pocketbooks. Tuesday’s meeting will be the first since Biden renominated Powell to lead the central bank and comes weeks after his confirmation for a second term by the Senate. The…MORE

US Forest Service Admits to Causing Largest Wildfire in New Mexico’s History

US Forest Service Admits to Causing Largest Wildfire in New Mexico’s History

New Mexico (WBAP/KLIF) – The largest wild fire to impact the State of New Mexico is still burning in the Snte Fe National Forest, and now the US Forest Service has admitted to causing two fires that converged into what’s been dubbed the Calf Canyon-Hermits Peak Fire. Around 314,000 acres and over 750 structures have…MORE

Funerals Begin for Uvalde School Massacre Victims

Funerals Begin for Uvalde School Massacre Victims

Uvalde, TX (WBAP/KLFI) – The funerals for victims of the Uvalde school shooting will begin later today. Father Eduardo Morales with Sacred Heart Catholic Church will lead 12 funeral services over the next two weeks. On Monday, the City of Uvalde held both private and public visitations to honor the lives lost at Robb Elementary.…MORE