Category Archives: 24/7 Newsroom News
New Rule Cracks Down On Emotional Support Animals On Planes
[photo courtesy of JetSet TV]UNDATED (AP) – Say goodbye to emotional-support animals in airplane cabins. The Transportation Department issued a final rule Wednesday covering service animals. The...
Dec 03, 2020
Rittenhouse Due in Court in Wisconsin for Preliminary Hearing
Kyle Rittenhouse (Kenosha, WI Police Department} KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) - A 17-year-old from Illinois accused of killing two men during an August protest in Wisconsin was due in court Thursday for a preli...
Dec 03, 2020
Congress Haggles Over New COVID Relief Bill; Houston Approves $1200 COVID Aid Checks
(Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images) HOUSTON (AP) – The Houston City Council has approved a relief fund that will provide thousands of residents struggling financially during the coronavirus ...
Dec 03, 2020
Austin Mayor Vacationed In Mexico While Urging People to Stay Home
Austin Mayor Steve Adler – YouTube AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Austin Mayor Steve Adler went on vacation to Mexico with family in November as he urged people to stay home amid worsening coronavirus cas...
Dec 03, 2020
“Be a Santa to a Senior” in DFW Teams up with Amazon to Brighten the Holiday Season for Seniors
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- At a time when it may be more important than ever, Home Instead's seasonal favorite Be a Santa to a Senior program returns stronger than ever with new options for community partici...
Dec 02, 2020
Collin County Detention Officer Dies after Contracting COVID-19
Officer Joseph Quillen, Jr (Collin Co SO) MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – The Collin County law enforcement community is mourning the loss of one of its own. According to the Collin County Sheriff’...
Dec 02, 2020
Fort Worth Announced Plans to Purchase Former Pier 1 Building to turn into New City Hall
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Fort Worth plans to purchase 100 Energy Way, formerly the Pier 1 headquarters located on the west edge of downtown, to be used as the future City Hall. The City is ...
Dec 02, 2020
McKinney City Council Replaces Shemwell, Appoints District 1 Representative
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – The vacant City Council seat in McKinney was filled by a unanimous decision Tuesday night. The McKinney City Council appointed Pastor Christopher "Chris" Thornton to fill ...
Dec 02, 2020
Governor Abbott Announces Initial COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
(Texas HHS) AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has made an initial allotment of over 1.4 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccines to the State of Texas for the mon...
Dec 02, 2020
Grand Prairie Mayor Pro Tem Jim Swoffard Dies From COVID-19, Weeks After His Wife
GRAND PRAIRIE (WBAP/KLIF News) – Grand Prairie Mayor Pro Tem and Council Member Jim Swoffard lost his battle with COVID-19 this week. According to a release from the City of Grand Prairie, the 8...
Dec 02, 2020
