Category Archives: 24/7 Newsroom News
Burgess Says Congress is Working on Another Stimulus
(WBAP/KLIF) — Congress is mulling over details of the next round of relief for those suffering during the coronavirus pandemic. Many Americans continue to suffer financial fallout from the Coron...
Jul 23, 2020
Southwest Airlines To Test COVID-19 Thermal Cameras
(WBAP/KLIF) — Southwest Airlines is planning to test thermal cameras aimed at spotting travelers who are running a fever. Airline officials at Dallas Love Field will conduct the test, which star...
Jul 23, 2020
Metroplex Surpasses 78,000 Coronavirus Cases
(WBAP/KLIF) — State health officials say Wednesday is the deadliest single day of the pandemic as 197 new deaths were reported. The state has reported 1,535 deaths in the past two weeks. The Cor...
Jul 23, 2020
Texas Hits New High in Daily COVID-19 Death Count
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas reported a new daily high number of deaths Wednesday from the illness caused by the new coronavirus, even as the state reported a slight decrease in the number of people who...
Jul 23, 2020
Tesla Picks Texas Site for Second US Vehicle Assembly Plant
AP Auto Writer Tesla has picked the Austin, Texas, area as the site for its largest auto assembly plant employing at least 5,000 workers. The company will build on a 2,100-acre tract in Travis County ...
Jul 22, 2020
Fort Worth ISD Board Considering Tax Hike to Pay for Additional Items Needed for Covid-19 School Plan
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The Fort Worth ISD is considering a tax increase to help pay for items needed in light of COVID-19. Superintendent Dr. Kent Scribner said in order to educate students under the...
Jul 22, 2020
Dallas Police Chief Revamps Department Protocols for Peaceful Protests
Chief Renee Hall DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Police Chief Rene Hall issued an updated general order on Wednesday that immediately revamps the department's protocols and procedures in the managem...
Jul 22, 2020
Catholic Diocese of Dallas Announces Plans for In-Person Instruction
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Catholic Diocese of Dallas announced this week its plans to reopen school in person amid concerns surrounding the continued spread of COVID-19. According to school super...
Jul 22, 2020
Trump, Barr Expand Anti-crime Surge to Chicago, Albuquerque
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump and Attorney General William Barr say federal agents will surge into Chicago and Albuquerque to help combat rising crime as Trump runs for reelection und...
Jul 22, 2020
Hundreds of DFW Military Children to Receive Backpacks and School Supplies
Operation Homefront Facebook Photo LEWISVILLE (WBAP/KLIF)- Operation Homefront plans to give out backpacks and school supplies to around 500 military children in DFW. Registration is now open until Ju...
Jul 22, 2020
