Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Memorial March Set for Dallas on Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial March Set for Dallas on Memorial Day Weekend

(WBAP/KLIF) — A march to honor the nation’s war dead takes place in Dallas this weekend. The 20-hour march runs along the Katy Trail beginning at Reverchon Park and continues through the night into Memorial Day, as Dallas focuses on those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country.. Carry the Load is sponsoring the…MORE

Texas VFW Urges Eligible Vets to Apply for PACT Act Benefits by August 9th Deadline

Texas VFW Urges Eligible Vets to Apply for PACT Act Benefits by August 9th Deadline

UPDATED: 5/27/23 Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – The legislative director for the Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars talks up the agency’s stance on a number of issues, including a failed effort by the Texas legislature to ban some hemp products – which the agency opposed – to major federal legislation that expanded a toxic exposure-related lawsuit against…MORE

Texas House Votes to Impeach AG Paxton, Trial to be Held in Senate

Texas House Votes to Impeach AG Paxton, Trial to be Held in Senate

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – UPDATE 5p.m. 5/27/2023 The Texas House of Representatives approved a resolution on Saturday afternoon to impeach State Attorney General Ken Paxton by a vote of 121-23. The measure heads to the Senate where an impeachment trial will be held. The trial is expected to happen during special session. The regular legislative session…MORE

Open Records Act Bill May Die; Transparency Along with It

Open Records Act Bill May Die; Transparency Along with It

(WBAP/KLIF) — Lt. Governor Dan Patrick may allow an open records law to die in the Senate. With two days left in the 88th Legislative Session, House Bill 30 appears to be running out of time. State Representative Joe Moody’s Chief of Staff, Ellic Sahualla, explains how the bill affects the Open Records Act. House…MORE

Senator Cornyn Holds Round Table on Ticket Scalping

Senator Cornyn Holds Round Table on Ticket Scalping

(WBAP/KLIF) — For years, if fans wanted to see a highly popular sporting event or concert, they would expect to pay three to four times the original ticket price on the secondary market. U.S. Senator John Cornyn of Texas held a round table of ticket industry experts at American Airlines Center, Thursday, to help address…MORE