Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Migrant Families Freed Without Court Notices Or Paperwork

Migrant Families Freed Without Court Notices Or Paperwork

MISSION, Texas (AP) – Overwhelmed and underprepared, U.S. authorities are releasing migrant families on the Mexican border without notices to appear in immigration court or sometimes without any paperwork at all. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) U.S. immigration authorities say court notices often take hours to prepare and describes the move as a way to…MORE

COVID Vaccine Site at Fair Park Celebrates Milestone

COVID Vaccine Site at Fair Park Celebrates Milestone

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The COVID vaccination hub at Dallas’ Fair Park celebrated a milestone on Wednesday. The 250,000th shot was administered just after 1 p.m. Wednesday. Quincy Williams was surprised to be the recipient of the celebratory vaccination. “I wasn’t expecting this,” Williams said. “But I’m excited I got the shot. Now that I have…MORE

Three North Texas Teachers on Leave, District Investigates Language Used on Social Studies Test

Three North Texas Teachers on Leave, District Investigates Language Used on Social Studies Test

CARROLLTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD announced on Wednesday that three teachers are on administrative leave after the district learned that the teachers are accused of using inappropriate language about Asian Americans on a secondary social studies test. “Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD values our diverse community of learners and staff.,” the district said in a statement. “Actions…MORE

Central Texas Teen Arrested in Connection With Stabbing Death of His Mother

Central Texas Teen Arrested in Connection With Stabbing Death of His Mother

Leander, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Law enforcement in Central Texas have taken a 19-year old man into custody accused of stabbing his mother to death during a family disturbance early this morning. 19-year old Miles Speight of Leander, near Austin was taken into custody by the nearby Cedar Park Police Department. The search for the teen…MORE