Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

DeSoto ISD to Host Info Session on Grade 3-8 Hybrid School on May 19

DeSoto ISD to Host Info Session on Grade 3-8 Hybrid School on May 19

DESOTO (WBAP/KLIF)- A year ago, schools across the world scrambled to respond to how they would educate students amid a global health pandemic. In that time, schools developed virtual educational frameworks, systems for social-emotional learning and other means to address gaps for students as a result of schools’ closures. As families also adjusted, many found solace…MORE

Federal Government to Close Dallas Site Holding Migrant Teens

Federal Government to Close Dallas Site Holding Migrant Teens

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The temporary shelter housing migrant children at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas is expected to close in early June. According to HHS, the lease for space at the federally run Dallas Emergency Intake Site expires June 2. The agency does not anticipate extending its contract. “ORR is working to…MORE

Dallas Announces COVID-19 Relief Effort for India

Dallas Announces COVID-19 Relief Effort for India

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson announced, on Tuesday, a new effort to provide assistance to the City of Jaipur as India battles a surge in COVID-19 cases. India has been ravaged by COVID-19 in recent weeks. In total, the country has reported more than 25 million COVID-19 cases, which is now second only…MORE

Governor Abbott Prohibits Local Governments and Schools from Mandating Masks

Governor Abbott Prohibits Local Governments and Schools from Mandating Masks

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order on Tuesday that prohibits local governments, school districts, public health authorities, or government officials from mandating mask wearing. Additionally, the Governor ordered that public schools may continue to follow current mask-wearing guidelines through June 4. After June 4, no student, teacher, parent, or other…MORE

Man Dies After Crashing SUV Into Arlington Pool

Man Dies After Crashing SUV Into Arlington Pool

ARLINGTON  (WBAP/KLIF News) – A man lost his life Monday night after he experienced a “medical episode” and crashed his SUV through a fence and landed in a pool in Arlington. It happened at a home in the 1400 block of Comanche Court where investigators said the man was trying to park in front of…MORE