Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

House Censures Rep. Gosar for Violent Video in Rare Rebuke

House Censures Rep. Gosar for Violent Video in Rare Rebuke

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – The House has voted to censure Republican Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona for posting an animated video that depicted him killing Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez with a sword. It was an extraordinary rebuke on Wednesday that highlighted the political strains testing Washington and the country. The resolution will also remove…MORE

Federal Investigators Launch Probe in Carroll ISD

Federal Investigators Launch Probe in Carroll ISD

SOUTHLAKE (WBAP/KLIF) – A branch of the U.S. Department of Education is launching a civil rights investigation in the Carroll ISD. “We can confirm that OCR has opened three investigations at the Carroll Independent School District into allegations related to discrimination based on race, color, national origin, or sex,” said a spokesperson for the education…MORE

Texas Instruments to Build Potential $30 Billion Semiconductor Chip Manufacturing Facilities in Sherman

Texas Instruments to Build Potential $30 Billion Semiconductor Chip Manufacturing Facilities in Sherman

SHERMAN (WBAP/KLIF News) – The economy in Sherman will get a massive boost thanks to Dallas-based Texas Instruments. Governor Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that TI selected the North Texas city as the location for four new semiconductor chip manufacturing plants. The new fabrication facilities will manufacture 300-mm semiconductor wafers with construction of the first two…MORE

Poll: 60% of Americans Support Upholding Roe v Wade; 27% Want Roe Overturned

Poll: 60% of Americans Support Upholding Roe v Wade; 27% Want Roe Overturned

Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – A majority of Americans support the US Supreme court upholding its landmark decision in Roe v. Wade guaranteeing a constitutional right to abortion. A new ABC News / Washington Post poll finds that 60% percent of Americans say Roe v. Wade should be upheld, while 27% say it should be overturned. The…MORE

COVID Vaccinations to Return to Fair Park

COVID Vaccinations to Return to Fair Park

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County Health and Human Services plans to resume vaccination efforts at Fair Park to offer free Covid-19 and Flu vaccines to Dallas County residents. “Fair Park has become a well-known vaccination site in Dallas County,” said Dr. Philip Huang, DCHHS Director. “Since the CDC has approved vaccinations for children 5-11 and…MORE