Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

WATCH: Senator Cornyn Praises Texans’ Feedback as Senate Debates Next Relief Bill

WATCH: Senator Cornyn Praises Texans’ Feedback as Senate Debates Next Relief Bill

WASHINGTON D.C. (WBAP/KLIF) – U.S. Senator John Cornyn spoke on the Senate floor this week about importance of feedback he received from Texans during the State Work Period. As Cornyn returns to the Senate he and his colleagues plan to push for the next coronavirus relief legislation. “I was glad to get back home and spend some…MORE

Some Texas Schools to Begin Fall Sports Sooner than Others

Some Texas Schools to Begin Fall Sports Sooner than Others

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to surge in some of Texas’ most populated cities, the state is pushing back the start of fall sports for its biggest schools. The UIL’s plan, released, Tuesday, provides a delay for schools in highly-populated metro areas, primarily conferences 5A-6A, given the challenges with COVID-19 those…MORE

American Airlines Unveils Touchless Kiosks

American Airlines Unveils Touchless Kiosks

Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) –  Fort Worth based American Airlines is introducing new touchless kiosks for checking bags if you’re flying alone.  Now, you can print your bag tags without touching an airport kiosk when flying in the U.S. Here how it works:  You check in for your flight on aa.com in the American Airlines app…MORE

4,000 Covid Deaths in Texas, but Houston is Leveling Off

4,000 Covid Deaths in Texas, but Houston is Leveling Off

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas surpassed 4,000 deaths in the coronavirus pandemic Monday but officials in Houston, one of the hardest-hit cities in the U.S., say they are cautiously optimistic about recent trends following weeks of alarming surges at hospitals. Texas reported more than 7,400 confirmed new cases and at least 62 new deaths. The…MORE