Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Dallas City Hall May Be Facing the Wrecking Ball

Dallas City Hall May Be Facing the Wrecking Ball

(WBAP/KLIF) – DALLAS, TX – On Tuesday, Dallas city leaders met to discuss whether to renovate, replace, or find a new location for City Hall. The building opened in 1978, however recently it has developed leaky ceilings, has outdated restrooms, and unreliable electrical systems. Renovations and repairs could cost the city between 100 million and…MORE

Southwest Airlines is Considering Expanding to DFW Airport

Southwest Airlines is Considering Expanding to DFW Airport

(WBAP/KLIF) – DALLAS, TX – Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan stated that the company has plans to expand to DFW International Airport soon. The Dallas-based carrier has long been limited to Dallas Love Field, where it operates 18 out of the 20 gates located there. A decades-old federal law known as the Wright Amendment required…MORE

A Proposed Constitutional Amendment That Would Require Judges to Deny Bail To Violent Offenders Will Be on the Ballot

A Proposed Constitutional Amendment That Would Require Judges to Deny Bail To Violent Offenders Will Be on the Ballot

(WBAP/KLIF) – AUSTIN, TX – The Dallas Police Association is discussing a proposed amendment to the Texas Constitution focusing on keeping violent criminals and sexual predators behind bars. Proposition 3 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would require judges to deny bail to individuals accused of certain violent or sexual felony offenses under specific circumstances.…MORE

Mckinney Passes Two Ordinances Targeting the Cities Homeless Problem

Mckinney Passes Two Ordinances Targeting the Cities Homeless Problem

(WBAP/KLIF) – MCKINNEY, TX – The City of McKinney has officially passed two controversial ordinances aimed at addressing homelessness in public spaces. One makes it unlawful to sleep, lie, or sit on a public sidewalk, street, or median, while the other would prohibit camping on a publicly accessible space. At a city council meeting some…MORE

North Carolina GOP Poised to Redraw House Map, Aiming to Secure Another Seat for Trump

North Carolina GOP Poised to Redraw House Map, Aiming to Secure Another Seat for Trump

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republican leaders are almost complete with redrawing the state’s U.S. House map to help the GOP gain another seat. This move aims to support President Donald Trump’s goal of retaining a chamber majority after 2026 through mid-decade redistricting in several states. The state House scheduled debate and votes Wednesday…MORE

Vance is Optimistic About Gaza Ceasefire but Notes ‘Very Hard’ Work to Come

Vance is Optimistic About Gaza Ceasefire but Notes ‘Very Hard’ Work to Come

KIRYAT GAT, Israel (AP) — U.S. Vice President JD Vance and other envoys projected optimism about Gaza’s fragile ceasefire agreement during a visit to Israel even as they acknowledged significant challenges remain. They visited a new center in Israel for civilian and military cooperation as questions linger over the long-term plan for peace, including whether…MORE