Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Parent Frustrated at DeSoto ISD Misconduct

Parent Frustrated at DeSoto ISD Misconduct

(WBAP/KLIF) — The public got an opportunity to voice their opinions, Thursday night, about Texas Education Agency allegations of financial misconduct by the DeSoto Independent School District Board. Former board member Jerry Hall said the school board refused to do anything about the inappropriate spending it knew about.  The TEA report showed over $300,000 in…MORE

Dallas ISD Announces New Plans: No In-Person Learning Until Oct. 6

Dallas ISD Announces New Plans: No In-Person Learning Until Oct. 6

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Dallas schools will be held online only until at least October 6th. Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa says school will begin September 8th but it will be online only for the first four weeks. “I have the authority as the superintendent of schools, without board approval, to have the first 4 weeks of…MORE

Abbott Authorizes Additional $300 to Unemployment

Abbott Authorizes Additional $300 to Unemployment

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Governor Greg Abbott has authorized the Texas Workforce Commission to submit the application for the additional $300 made available under President Trump’s Lost Wage Assistance Executive Order. Eligible Texans can expect to see the additional $300 per week on their first payment request after Aug. 23. These funds will be backdated to…MORE