Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Attorney: Texas A&M Student Injured at Astroworld Dies

Attorney: Texas A&M Student Injured at Astroworld Dies

HOUSTON (AP) – A 22-year-old college senior who was critically injured at the Astroworld festival in Houston has died. Attorney James Lassiter says Bharti Shahani died Wednesday. Family members told Houston TV station KTRK that Shahani was studying electronics systems engineering at Texas A&M University and had been set to graduate next spring. She is…MORE

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