Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Train Derailment in Haslet Backs Up Monday Morning Traffic

Train Derailment in Haslet Backs Up Monday Morning Traffic

HASLET (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A busy thoroughfare in Haslet has reopened after a train derailment caused an hours-long traffic delay Monday morning. The City of Haslet said three empty cars went off track at Avondale-Haslet road around 6 a.m. Officials said there were no hazardous materials on board and there was no danger to…MORE

Texas Boosts Educational Resources on Israeli Conflict for Students

Texas Boosts Educational Resources on Israeli Conflict for Students

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott is encouraging schools across the state to utilize additional lessons and resources shared by the Texas Education Agency to increase awareness and understanding of the Israel-Hamas war and root causes of conflict in the region. According to the Governor, in addition to the current curriculum on Israel, antisemitism,…MORE

DFW Area Growth Expected to Continue in the Future

DFW Area Growth Expected to Continue in the Future

(WBAP/KLIF) — Many long-time residents of North Texas can remember a time when Plano, McKinney, and west of Grapevine were considered rural. Now, all three are congested with homes, businesses, and warehouses because growth in the Texas economy continues to lead the nation. University of North Texas Operations and Supply Chain Management Professor Michael Savoie…MORE

Familiar Face Hired as Dallas County Elections Administrator

Familiar Face Hired as Dallas County Elections Administrator

(WBAP/KLIF) — Dallas County hires a familiar North Texas face as elections administrator. Earlier this year, Tarrant County Elections Administrator Heider Garcia resigned over differences with County Judge Tim O’Hare. Now, Garcia has been hired to be the Dallas County Elections Administrator. Garcia replaces the retiring Michael Scarpello. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins mentioned that…MORE