Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Denton ISD Sends $1.4 Billion Bond to Voters

Denton ISD Sends $1.4 Billion Bond to Voters

(WBAP/KLIF) — A May bond election is planned for Denton ISD. The school board voted to approve a nearly one and a half billion dollar bond election at Tuesday night’s meeting. The board voted unanimously in favor of a proposed May 6th bond election to address several issues, including massive growth, aging schools, and outdated…MORE

Denton ISD Sends $1.4 Billion Bond to Voters

Denton ISD Sends $1.4 Billion Bond to Voters

(WBAP/KLIF) — A May bond election is planned for Denton ISD. The school board voted to approve a nearly one and a half billion dollar bond election at Tuesday night’s meeting. The board voted unanimously in favor of a proposed May 6th bond election to address several issues, including massive growth, aging schools, and outdated…MORE

Warrant Issued for Dallas Cowboys’ DE

Warrant Issued for Dallas Cowboys’ DE

(WBAP/KLIF) — A member of the Dallas Cowboys is wanted by police. Defensive end Sam Williams has a warrant out for his arrest from the Plano Police Department. The misdemeanor warrant is for reckless driving that resulted from a collision, last month. Williams was reportedly driving a black 2021 Chevrolet Corvette on December 22nd that…MORE

Rockwall-Heath Football Coach on Leave After Several Students are Hospitalized

Rockwall-Heath Football Coach on Leave After Several Students are Hospitalized

Heath, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The head football coach at Rockwall-Heath High School has been placed on leave after several varsity players fell seriously ill during off-season training. According to WFAA, Coach John Harrell made the athletes do hundreds – up to 400 – push-ups on Friday, “as punishment for being disorganized.” Some students are hospitalized…MORE

FAA Orders US Flight Ground Stop Until 9AM EST

FAA Orders US Flight Ground Stop Until 9AM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Aviation Administration orders airlines to pause all U.S. departures until 9 a.m. EST after computer outage. NEW YORK (AP) — Flights are being delayed at multiple locations across the United States after a computer outage at the Federal Aviation Administration. The agency said in a tweet Wednesday at it was…MORE

Fort Worth Honors the Memory of Atatiana Jefferson

Fort Worth Honors the Memory of Atatiana Jefferson

(WBAP/KLIF) — A North Texas city passes a motion to help a community heal. The Fort Worth City Council heard comments, Tuesday night, from citizens in regards to renaming Hillside Community Center in honor of Atatiana Jefferson. The motion to rename the center drew comments from both sides of the issue during the public comment…MORE

DFW Expecting Economy Induced Lay-offs in 2023

DFW Expecting Economy Induced Lay-offs in 2023

(WBAP/KLIF) — A drove of upcoming layoffs has Texans unsure about the future, as the Lone Star State braces for a barrage of layoffs coming in 2023 due to inflation and interest rates. After a surge in IT jobs during the pandemic when big-tech was hiring droves of employees, current economic conditions have slowed that…MORE

Dade Phelan Re-elected as Texas House Speaker

Dade Phelan Re-elected as Texas House Speaker

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Legislature convened for the 88th legislative session on Tuesday. Shortly after gaveling in for the swearing-in ceremony, members of the Texas House of Representatives took the oath of office and elected Representative Dade Phelan to serve as Speaker for a second term. “It is a privilege to serve as a…MORE

88th Legislative Session Begins in Austin

88th Legislative Session Begins in Austin

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The 88th Texas Legislative Session officially opened on Tuesday inside the State Capitol building in Austin. Ahead of Tuesday’s opening ceremonies, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced a $33 billion budget surplus. “Since I’ve become Lt. Governor, we’ve taken the utmost care to manage our budget wisely and conservatively, said Texas Lt. Governor…MORE

Dallas Police Investigating Road Rage Shooting

Dallas Police Investigating Road Rage Shooting

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Police in Dallas are investigating a road rage shooting on Central Expressway. According to DPD, a man who was shot in a road rage incident on Monday on HWY 75 between Midpark and Spring Valley near the High 5 is hospitalized in stable condition. No arrests have been made as police continue…MORE