Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Expiration Waiver Issued by Governor Abbott During Pandemic Expires this Week

Expiration Waiver Issued by Governor Abbott During Pandemic Expires this Week

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety is reminding the public the waiver on expiration dates for driver licenses and identification cards ends on April 14. The waiver, granted by Governor Greg Abbott in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, applied to DLs, commercial DLs, commercial learner permits, ID cards and election identification certificates…MORE

Police Report Multiple Victims in Tennessee School Shooting

Police Report Multiple Victims in Tennessee School Shooting

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Authorities say multiple people including a police officer have been shot at a high school in the east Tennessee city of Knoxville, and the scene has since been secured. The Knoxville Police Department tweeted that authorities were on the scene of the shooting Monday at Austin-East Magnet High School. The online…MORE

George P. Bush Considers Challenging Ken Paxton in Race for Texas AG

George P. Bush Considers Challenging Ken Paxton in Race for Texas AG

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton could face a challenger with a familiar name in politics in next year’s election. Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush confirmed to WBAP/KLIF News on Monday that he is considering running for the position. “I’m taking a serious look at it,” Bush said. “I’m focused on the…MORE

Garland to Host Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Event Tuesday

GARLAND  (WBAP/KLIF News) – The City of Garland Health Department is hosting a mass COVID-19 vaccination event Tuesday, April 13th, at Johnson Stadium at 1029 E. Centerville Road from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. The single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be administered as long as supplies last and no appointment is necessary. City officials…MORE

The Cost of Housing and Care For Migrant Kids Soaring

The Cost of Housing and Care For Migrant Kids Soaring

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — The U.S. government is spending at least $60 million per week caring for more than 16,000 migrant teenagers and children in shelters at a cost of $290 per day per child. Those costs are expected to rise significantly as the numbers of children crossing the border continue to increase forcing the…MORE