Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Dallas Police Acknowledge Need for Change with March and New Policies

Dallas Police Acknowledge Need for Change with March and New Policies

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – As protests continue across the country demanding justice in the death of George Floyd while in Minneapolis Police custody, the Dallas Police Department held a march of its own on Friday. The plaza outside Dallas Police Headquarters was packed with civilians and Officers calling for an end to Police brutality and social…MORE

Players Send Video Message to NFL About Racial Inequality

New York (AP) – Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes is among more than a dozen NFL stars who united to send a passionate video message to the league about racial inequality. The 70-second video was released on social media platforms Thursday night, and includes Saquon Barkley, Michael Thomas, Odell Beckham Jr., Deshaun Watson, Ezekiel Elliott,…MORE

Unemployment Rate Falls to 13.3%, US Adds 2.5 Million Jobs

Unemployment Rate Falls to 13.3%, US Adds 2.5 Million Jobs

AP Economics Reporter WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 13.3% in May, and 2.5 million jobs were added – a surprisingly positive reading in the midst of a recession that has paralyzed the economy and depressed the job market in the wake of the viral pandemic. The May job gain suggests that…MORE

City of Fort Worth Lets Curfew Expire After Tense Protests This Week

City of Fort Worth Lets Curfew Expire After Tense Protests This Week

Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth City Council on Thursday voted to allow a curfew put in place earlier this month to expire. The curfewwas issued in response to protests that turned chaotic over the weekend. Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price says emotions are in reaction to the police death of George Floyd in Minnesota, but…MORE