Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

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

Texas HB-19 Would Shield Commercial Vehicle Companies from Accident Liability

Texas HB-19 Would Shield Commercial Vehicle Companies from Accident Liability

Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas House Bill-19 which has already been approved in the chamber, would shield commercial vehicle companies from accident liability. Sponsors of the bill say it will prevent excessive lawsuits against companies; but road safety advocates and other opponents say the bill would make Texas roads more dangerous; and, deny accident victims justice,…MORE

Video Shows Murdered Dallas 4-year-old Taken From Bed

Video Shows Murdered Dallas 4-year-old Taken From Bed

DALLAS (AP) – About two hours before a 4-year-old was found dead on a street in a southwest Dallas neighborhood, home surveillance video shows a man lifting the sleeping boy from his bed and carrying him away. That’s according to court documents. Authorities on Monday identified the child who was found slain Saturday as Cash…MORE