Category Archives: 24/7 Newsroom News
University of Texas sued over removal of Confederate statues in Austin
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — The University of Texas is being sued by the Sons of Confederate Veterans over the removal of four statues at UT Austin. Statue of Robert E. Lee being removed from UT A...
Aug 25, 2017
4th Suspect Arrested in DART Attack
Courtesy: WFAA TV Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – DART has arrested a fourth suspect in connection with the July 30th assault of a customer at the Deep Ellum Station. 20 year old Cameron Hendrix was arrest...
Aug 25, 2017
Earthquake with 3.1 Magnitude Hits Irving, Felt Throughout Metroplex
Irving (WBAP/KLIF) – The U.S. Geological Survey reports a 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck Friday morning in Irving near the old Texas Stadium site. The USGS says it was centered five kilometers ...
Aug 25, 2017
Gasoline prices rise as Hurricane Harvey approaches
Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – Gasoline prices are rising across the state as Hurricane Harvey approaches the Texas gulf coast. Half of the nation’s refineries are located along the coast, and most...
Aug 25, 2017
Corpus Christi babies evacuated to Fort Worth
Courtesy of: CNN Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – A group of critically ill babies from Corpus Christi are being cared for at Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth. They were flown in on th...
Aug 25, 2017
Governor says President Trump has pledged federal resources for hurricane prep
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott has talked with President Trump about preparations for the onslaught of Hurricane Harvey. He says the president has pledged all available resources of t...
Aug 25, 2017
Driver who may have caused a church bus crash pleads not guilty
New Braunfels (WBAP/KLIF) – The 20 year old driver of the pickup truck involved in the New Braunfels area church bus crash last march has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. Jack Dill...
Aug 25, 2017
Another court rules Texas’ election district maps are intentionally discriminatory
San Antonio (WBAP/KLIF) – For the third time in nine days a court has ruled against the state of Texas in an election related dispute. This time a federal court in San Antonio found parts of the...
Aug 25, 2017
Airbnb Encouraging Hosts to Offer Free Rooms to Evacuees, First Responders
Courtesy: Airbnb DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Airbnb is offering free rooms for both those evacuating Hurricane Harvey and first responders heading to the Texas coast. It’s part of their disa...
Aug 25, 2017
Coastal cities in Texas begin evacuating ahead of Hurricane Harvey
Texans are filling sandbags, stocking up on water and boarding up windows ahead of Hurricane Harvey. (CNN) – As Hurricane Harvey gains strength, residents along the Texas coast aren’t taki...
Aug 24, 2017
