Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Mike Pence Suspends His 2024 Presidential Campaign

Mike Pence Suspends His 2024 Presidential Campaign

LAS VEGAS, NV – (WBAP/KLIF) – On Saturday, former Vice President Mike Pence announced that he is suspending his presidential campaign, and is dropping out of the race. In a speech to the Republican Jewish Coalition Convention Pence stated, “after much prayer and deliberation, I have decided to suspend my campaign for president effective today.”…MORE

North Texans Wonder When Inflation Will Come Down

North Texans Wonder When Inflation Will Come Down

(WBAP/KLIF) — As North Texans spend thousands on World Series tickets, economists project those tickets could cost more in the future. Financial experts are predicting inflation may hang around for as long as another year or two. That’s according to a new survey of economists which Bankrate.com’s Sarah Foster says does contain a touch of…MORE

The World Series Has Food Banks in Texas & Arizona Battling

The World Series Has Food Banks in Texas & Arizona Battling

(WBAP/KLIF) — The Texas Rangers aren’t the only ones looking to deliver strikeouts during the World Series. The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) and Tarrant Area Food Bank (TAFB) are on a mission to Strikeout Hunger in DFW. The Fall Classic has sparked a friendly wager to combat hunger, as the two organizations are competing…MORE

Tarrant County Plans Memorial for Vietnam War Dead

Tarrant County Plans Memorial for Vietnam War Dead

(WBAP/KLIF) — A new war memorial is planned to memorialize North Texans left behind in Vietnam. After realizing no memorial existed in Tarrant County to honor those who died in the Vietnam War, the county’s Historical Society is now planning the construction of a black granite monument in honor of those lost. As Veteran’s Day…MORE

Travis County Judge Blocks TEA from Releasing  A-F School Ratings

Travis County Judge Blocks TEA from Releasing A-F School Ratings

TRAVIS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A Travis County district judge granted a temporary injunction order blocking the Texas Education Agency from releasing updated accountability ratings, which assign A through F letter grades to schools and districts. The A-F ratings are based on several factors including graduation rates, college, career and military readiness outcomes and…MORE