Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Little Elm Creates ‘Fact-checking’ Website about Recent Student Protest

Little Elm Creates ‘Fact-checking’ Website about Recent Student Protest

Little Elm, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – In the wake of a melee that occurred inside Little Elm High School last week, the town of Little Elm has created a fact-checking website. ‘LittleElmFacts.org‘ as its called states that its purpose is to “address and clarify distortions, misinformation, and falsehoods” surrounding the incident. On November 19, students had…MORE

TSA Agents Encourage Travelers to Pack Patience

TSA Agents Encourage Travelers to Pack Patience

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – TSA agents are asking travelers to get to the airport early and to be aware of what’s banned at security checkpoints this holiday season. With holiday travel expected to come close to pre-pandemic levels, some travelers need a refresher on what they can carry on. No more than 3.4 ounces of liquid…MORE

State Business Leaders Celebrate “Texas Win”

State Business Leaders Celebrate “Texas Win”

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Association of Business praised state and local leaders after Governor Greg Abbott announced Samsung will construct its new semiconductor manufacturing plant in Taylor, Texas. TAB CEO, Glenn Hamer called the announcement Texas leadership’s latest economic development win. According to Harger, the state secured a $17 billion investment for Samsung’s chip-making…MORE

All 3 defendants found guilty of murdering Ahmaud Arbery

All 3 defendants found guilty of murdering Ahmaud Arbery

Associated Press BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) – All three men charged in the death of Ahmaud Arbery were convicted of murder Wednesday. The jury reached its decision after more than 10 hours of deliberations following a trial in which prosecutors argued that the defendants provoked a confrontation with Arbery and defense attorneys said their clients were…MORE

US Jobless Claims Drop to 199,000, the Lowest Since 1969

US Jobless Claims Drop to 199,000, the Lowest Since 1969

WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – Unemployment claim numbers have fallen to historic lows recently. According to the Department of Labor, 199,000 people filed first time jobless claims last week. Those figures are down 71,000 from the previous week and the lowest level the country has seen since mid-November in 1969. Unadjusted, claims rose by 18,000 to…MORE