Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Decatur ISD Votes Against Four-day School Week

Decatur ISD Votes Against Four-day School Week

DECATUR, TX – (WBAP/KLIF) – Decatur ISD is the latest Texas school district to consider making the switch to a four day school week. During a school board meeting on Monday night both parents and students shared their opinions on switching to a four day school week Decatur ISD is considering the issue in a…MORE

Donald Trump Appeals $454 Million Judgment in New York Civil Fraud Case

Donald Trump Appeals $454 Million Judgment in New York Civil Fraud Case

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump has appealed his $454 million New York civil fraud judgment, challenging a judge’s finding that he lied about his wealth as he grew the real estate empire that launched him to stardom and the presidency. The former president’s lawyers filed a notice of appeal Monday, asking the state’s mid-level…MORE

Wilmer Amber Alert Canceled; Children Found Safe

Wilmer Amber Alert Canceled; Children Found Safe

Update at 4:00pm An Amber Alert issued out of Wilmer in Dallas County Monday afternoon has been canceled after the two children at the center of the alert were found safe. Police were looking for a 9 year old and 5 year old siblings allegedly taken by a woman driving a Dodge Challenger. Police have…MORE

Supreme Court Hears Arguments over Tech Laws in Texas

Supreme Court Hears Arguments over Tech Laws in Texas

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is taking up challenges to state laws Monday that could affect how Facebook, TikTok, X and other social media platforms regulate content posted by their users. The cases are among several this term in which the justices could set standards for free speech in the digital age. The court…MORE

Richardson ISD to Host Listening Sessions Over School Closures

Richardson ISD to Host Listening Sessions Over School Closures

Richardson ISD families are reacting to the district’s proposed plan to close five schools. “Project Rightsize” would consolidate or re-purpose five elementary campuses for the 2024- 2025 school year, including Greenwood Hills Elementary, Springridge Elementary, Spring Valley Elementary and Thurgood Marshall Elementary. The district reportedly has around 9,000 empty seats in its elementary schools. And…MORE

Second Week of Early Voting Underway

Second Week of Early Voting Underway

Week two of early voting is now underway. Here’s what you need to know. Early voting will determine what presidential candidates you’ll see on the ballot in November. The last day of early voting is Friday, March 1st, and the last day to receive a ballot by mail and election day is Tuesday, March 5th.…MORE

AT&T Offers $5 Credits for Outages Last Thursday

AT&T Offers $5 Credits for Outages Last Thursday

WFAA-TV – AT&T is pledging to offer customers a $5 credit on their bills which should be in effect within two billing cycles. The credit follows last week’s cut service, which the company has blamed on a coding error; saying nothing more. AT&T says the five dollars is about the cost of one day’s service.…MORE

Former President Trump Wins in South Carolina

Former President Trump Wins in South Carolina

(AP) — Donald Trump trounced Nikki Haley on Saturday in the South Carolina primary, a victory that emphatically punctuated the depth and breadth of his support among Republican primary voters as he vanquished his lone remaining major opponent in her home state. Trump did not even have to mount a vigorous campaign, making few appearances…MORE