Category Archives: 24/7 Newsroom News

Gas Prices Surge Higher as Drivers Rush to Fill Their Tanks
Image courtesy of CNN ATLANTA (AP) – Gasoline prices rose several cents overnight amid continuing fears of shortages in Texas and several other states in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey’...
Cumulus Media Sep 1, 2017

NFL players’ union sues over Elliott’s 6-game domestic violence ban
By SCHUYLER DIXON (AP) – The NFL players’ union sued the league on behalf of Ezekiel Elliott late Thursday night, seeking to vacate the upcoming ruling of an arbitrator on the appeal of th...
Cumulus Media Sep 1, 2017

It’s Now Illegal To Text and Drive in Texas
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...
Cumulus Media Sep 1, 2017

New Laws Take Effect
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...
Cumulus Media Sep 1, 2017

Railroad Commissioner Says There’s Plenty of Fuel in North Texas
(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...
Cumulus Media Aug 31, 2017

High School Football’s Friday Night Lights Shine on Post-Harvey Aid
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...
Cumulus Media Aug 31, 2017

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Called Senator Ted Cruz ‘Disgusting’ Over Hurricane Relief
(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...
Cumulus Media Aug 31, 2017

White House: Trump Will Donate $1 Million to Harvey Relief
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...
Cumulus Media Aug 31, 2017

Dallas Mayor Hails Judge’s Decision Blocking Anti-Sanctuary Cities Bill
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...
Cumulus Media Aug 31, 2017

VP Spence to visit devastation in South Texas
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...
Cumulus Media Aug 31, 2017






