Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Fort Worth Mayor Announces COVID-19 Recovery Task Force

Fort Worth Mayor Announces COVID-19 Recovery Task Force

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Fort Worth Officials have a new plan to economically recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price announced thursday the creation of fort worth now, a brand new task force whose goal is to not only see the cities economy recover, but to eventually become better than ever before.…MORE

AP Exclusive: Justice Dept dropping Flynn’s criminal case

AP Exclusive: Justice Dept dropping Flynn’s criminal case

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – The Justice Department says it’s dropping its criminal case against President Donald Trump’s first national security adviser Michael Flynn. That’s according to a court filing  Thursday obtained by The Associated Press. The Justice Department says it is dropping the case “after a considered review of all the facts and circumstances…MORE

Dallas-based Neiman Marcus Becomes 2nd Major Retailer to Seek Chapter 11

Dallas-based Neiman Marcus Becomes 2nd Major Retailer to Seek Chapter 11

NEW YORK (AP) – Neiman Marcus, the 112-year-old storied luxury department store chain, is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. It is the first department store chain to do so and the second major retailer to be toppled by the coronavirus pandemic. As part of the bankruptcy filing, Neiman Marcus says it has secured $675 million…MORE

North Dallas Salon Owner Freed from Jail; Governor Abbott Changes Orders

North Dallas Salon Owner Freed from Jail; Governor Abbott Changes Orders

Update at 2:00pm: North Dallas salon owner Shelley Luther has been released from the Dallas County Jail. Her release came just hours after the Texas Supreme Court ordered her release. The Court’s actions came the same day Governor Greg Abbott modified his executive order to eliminate confinement as a punishment for violating orders.   AUSTIN…MORE

Teach For America DFW Celebrates 400 Teachers with Gift Boxes for Teach Appreciation Week

Teach For America DFW Celebrates 400 Teachers with Gift Boxes for Teach Appreciation Week

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Teach For America (TFA) DFW is partnering with Dallas-based company Marie Mae to honor 400 teachers with personalized gift baskets this Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-8, 2020). Recipient teachers will have the opportunity to customize their gift basket based on how they’d like to be appreciated. “They can chose a wellness box, a…MORE