Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Federal Judge Overturns Governor Abbott’s Mask Mandate Ban in Schools

Federal Judge Overturns Governor Abbott’s Mask Mandate Ban in Schools

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – The battle between the state and school districts over mask mandates ban continues. A federal judge on Wednesday ruled that Governor Greg Abbott’s mask mandate ban for school districts violates the Americans with Disabilities Act. The order comes after a months-long fight between Texas officials, parents and Disability Rights Texas over…MORE

AMBER ALERT: Austin Police Looking for 3-Year Old McKenzie Byrne

AMBER ALERT: Austin Police Looking for 3-Year Old McKenzie Byrne

Austin, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Austin Police have issued an Amber Alert for 3-year old McKenzie Byrne who was last seen wearing a gray shirt & pink and purple pants. Police are looking for Brian Byrne who they say took the child by force. He is driving silver 2012 Toyota … license plate BP70978. Call 9-1-1…MORE

DFW Airport Police Release ‘Mask Flicking’ Incident Involving Allen West

DFW Airport Police Release ‘Mask Flicking’ Incident Involving Allen West

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – DFW Airport Police ON Wednesday released an incident report on the alleged ‘mask flicking‘ incident involving Texas gubernatorial candidate Allen West. The department says that the retired Lt. Colonel was investigated on an allegation of simple assault but was not arrested. According to police, a man in the airport’s Terminal B told…MORE

After Twitter Poll, CEO Musk Sells Off $5B in Tesla Shares

After Twitter Poll, CEO Musk Sells Off $5B in Tesla Shares

DETROIT (AP) – After promising on Twitter, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has sold about 4.5 million shares of the electric car maker’s stock, raising over $5 billion. About $1.1 billion will go toward paying tax obligations for stock options. The sales were disclosed in 10 regulatory filings late Wednesday. Some will cover tax obligations for…MORE

Texas Forms Task Force on Concert Safety Following Astroworld Festival Tragedy

Texas Forms Task Force on Concert Safety Following Astroworld Festival Tragedy

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott, on Wednesday, announced the formation of the Texas Task Force on Concert Safety in the wake of the tragedy at Astroworld Festival in Houston that left at least eight concertgoers dead and injured hundreds of others. According to the Governor, the task force will be led by Texas…MORE