Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Dallas Schools May Not Reopen in August, Friday Night Lights Questioned

Dallas Schools May Not Reopen in August, Friday Night Lights Questioned

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas schools Superintendent Michael Hinojosa is casting doubt on DISD’s ability to reopen schools as scheduled on August 17 because of the recent resurgence in COVID-19 infections. During an interview on MSNBC Hinojosa said he also didn’t think high schools would be playing football games during the next school year. He later…MORE

Early Voting Ends Today for the July 14th Runoff Elections

Early Voting Ends Today for the July 14th Runoff Elections

Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Today is the last day of early voting for the 202 July 14 primary runoffs. The elections will decide the general election candidates for some 35 congressional, legislative and state board nominations. A closely watch Democratic senatorial runoff will decide who will face the incumbent Republican Senator John Cornyn — military vet…MORE

Texas Republican Party Request Denied By Harris County Judge

Texas Republican Party Request Denied By Harris County Judge

(CNN) A county court judge denied a request by the Texas Republican Party to hold its convention in Houston after Democratic Mayor Sylvester Turner canceled a contract to hold it in the city, the party said. Harris County District Judge Larry Weiman denied the party’s request to block the city from restricting the convention on the grounds of limiting coronavirus…MORE