Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

DOJ Launches Investigation into Abuse Allegations at Juvenile Justice Facilities in Texas

DOJ Launches Investigation into Abuse Allegations at Juvenile Justice Facilities in Texas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Wednesday that it is launching a civil rights investigation into conditions at juvenile detention facilities in Texas, as well as allegations of sexual abuse inside those facilities. “Over the last few years, and as recently as last week, at least 11 facility staff members have…MORE

Aim to Ease Supply Chain Bottlenecks with LA Port going 24/7

Aim to Ease Supply Chain Bottlenecks with LA Port going 24/7

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden announced his administration brokered an agreement for the Port of Los Angeles to become a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week operation. It’s an effort to relieve supply chain bottlenecks and move the stranded container ships that are driving prices higher for American consumers. The president discussed the agreement during a speech Wednesday…MORE

Governor Abbott Readies Resources in Response to Weather Threat

Governor Abbott Readies Resources in Response to Weather Threat

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to place state response and recovery resources on standby due to the potential threat of severe storms, heavy rainfall, and flash flooding from a cold front interacting with moisture from Hurricane Pamela. The storms are forecast to move across Texas through…MORE

Heating Bills Set to Soar as Inflation hits Energy Prices

Heating Bills Set to Soar as Inflation hits Energy Prices

NEW YORK (AP) – With prices surging worldwide for heating oil, natural gas and other fuels, the U.S. government said Wednesday it expects households to see jumps of up to 54% for their heating bills from last winter. The sharpest increases are likely for homes that use propane, but others are also likely to see…MORE