Category Archives: 24/7 Newsroom News
Army Suspects Foul Play in Disappearance; Missing Soldier Had Filed Sexual Harassment Claim
KILLEEN, Texas (AP) – An official has confirmed that U.S. Army investigators suspect foul play in the disappearance of a Texas soldier who has been missing for two months. Family attorney Natali...
Jun 24, 2020
North Texan charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief fund
DALLAS (AP) - A North Texas man was arrested Tuesday after a federal indictment accused him of applying fraudulently for $3 million from the federal coronavirus relief fund. Federal prosecutors say Fa...
Jun 24, 2020
Five Restaurants Closed Due To COVID-19 Outbreak
(WBAP/KLIF) — Although Texas has re-opened with safe social distancing guidelines, health officials note that Texans between the age of 25 and 44 are experiencing a spike in cases. That has affe...
Jun 23, 2020
Texas Has Over 120,000 COVID-19 Cases
(WBAP/KLIF) — As COVID-19 testing broadens to include those without symptoms, Texas cases are on the rise. The governor is concerned in the rise of statewide cases, especially in those 25 to 44 ...
Jun 23, 2020
U.S. Secretary of Labor Scalia Meets with Dallas Business Leaders, Highlights Economic Recovery
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia visits Dallas, where he joined the Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce for a roundtable discussion with local business leaders on safely reope...
Jun 23, 2020
Confederate Monument in Dallas Dismantled as Removal Continues
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The oldest public monument in Dallas is being dismantled this week at the city’s Pioneer Park. The Confederate monument went up in 1896. It features a 60 foot-tall col...
Jun 23, 2020
Governor Abbott Expands Local Authority on Outdoor Gatherings
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott AUSTIN - As COVID-19 cases rise in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott has expanded the ability of mayors and county judges to impose restrictions on outdoor gatherings of over 100 peop...
Jun 23, 2020
No Charges in NASCAR Noose Incident Involving Black Driver
(AP) – The noose found hanging in Bubba Wallace’s garage stall at Talladega Superspeedway had been there since at least last October. Federal authorities say no charges are planned. Wallac...
Jun 23, 2020
Fort Worth Convention Center Undergoes Thorough Cleaning, New Procedures in Place in Preparation to Reopen
Facebook Photo FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- After serving as a temporary overflow homeless shelter for nearly 1,600 people during the last three months, The Fort Worth Convention Center is being heavily sa...
Jun 23, 2020
FDA Warns Americans Nine Hand Sanitizer Brands May Contain Lethal Ingredient
WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – Consumers nationwide are being warned against using nine brands of hand sanitizer that may contain methanol, or wood alcohol, a substance that can be potentially le...
Jun 23, 2020
