Category Archives: 24/7 Newsroom News

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Texting and driving in Texas could now cost you. Starting today, it’s illegal to text and drive. If you’re caught, a first offense will set you back up to $99 an...

Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – A number of new laws took effect in Texas on September 1. On the top of the list: a complete ban on texting while driving. The new state law does not address talking on cel...

(WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Railroad Commissioner says public panic is causing some North Texas gas stations to run low on fuel. Commissioner Ryan Sitton said there is no gas shortage in Texas and t...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Schools around the country are launching drives for money and emergency supplies to help Hurricane Harvey victims in a place many Texans consider sacred – under the F...

(CNN) — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie slammed Sen. Ted Cruz this week over what he said was the Republican’s double standard in opposing Superstorm Sandy relief but requesting federal aid...

WASHINGTON (AP) – The White House said President Donald Trump is pledging $1 million in personal funds to Harvey storm relief efforts. White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders made the...

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings says he’s pleased a federal judge has temporarily blocked most of Texas’ tough new “sanctuary cities” law. The law would allow pol...

WASHINGTON (AP) – Vice President Mike Pence is getting a chance to survey Harvey’s wreckage. Pence is traveling to the tiny coastal town of Rockport, Texas, on Thursday to see the devastat...

Crosby (WBAP/KLIF) – Two explosions were reported early Thursday morning at the Arkema chemical plant in Crosby, about 20 miles north east of Houston. The plant produces organic peroxides, and t...

Courtesy: American Kennel Club DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — People aren’t the only ones being taken care of at hurricane shelters in North Texas. The American Kennel Club has set up a trailer...