Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

WATCH: Incoming Dallas Police Chief says He’ll Take Crime Reduction Personally

WATCH: Incoming Dallas Police Chief says He’ll Take Crime Reduction Personally

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The incoming Dallas Police chief will inherit a department facing a continued rise in violent crime. Retired San Jose, California Police Chief Eddie Garcia laid out his plan and priorities during a virtual round table discussion with reporters on Monday. Chief Garcia said his focus will be to drop a rise in…MORE

Southwest Airlines CEO Doesn’t Expect Furloughs Next Year, Credits COVID Relief Package

Southwest Airlines CEO Doesn’t Expect Furloughs Next Year, Credits COVID Relief Package

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – President Trump’s signing of a COVID relief package is bringing requested assistance to the airline industry. The COVID relief deal gives $15 billion-dollars to passenger airlines. It’s much needed help in an industry that has seen a significant drop in demand since the pandemic began. “Despite all of the uncertainty of the…MORE

Outgoing Texas House Speaker Tests Positive for COVID-19

Outgoing Texas House Speaker Tests Positive for COVID-19

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Outgoing Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen is under quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19. Bonnen made the announcement on social media on Sunday. “2020 just keeps on giving,” he posted. “We are unable to pinpoint our initial exposure, as we – like so many other families – made the difficult decision to celebrate…MORE

Special Election Announced in Vacant Texas House District

Special Election Announced in Vacant Texas House District

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation on Monday announcing Saturday, January 23, 2021, as the special election date to fill the Texas House of Representatives District 68 seat recently vacated by Senator-elect Drew Springer. Springer defeated Shelley Luther in a Senate District 30 runoff election earlier this month. Candidates who wish to have their…MORE

Texas Legislature Tackling COVID Problems In January

Texas Legislature Tackling COVID Problems In January

(WBAP/KLIF) — The Texas Legislature convenes during the second week in January with a number of high-profile issues to address.  With Coronavirus shutdowns in 2020, businesses were forced to close and millions of Texans hit the unemployment lines. The trickle down affect is less state tax revenue. Democratic State Representative Chris Turner believes a bi-partisan legislature…MORE