Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

DOJ Launches Investigation into Abuse Allegations at Juvenile Justice Facilities in Texas

DOJ Launches Investigation into Abuse Allegations at Juvenile Justice Facilities in Texas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Wednesday that it is launching a civil rights investigation into conditions at juvenile detention facilities in Texas, as well as allegations of sexual abuse inside those facilities. “Over the last few years, and as recently as last week, at least 11 facility staff members have…MORE

Aim to Ease Supply Chain Bottlenecks with LA Port going 24/7

Aim to Ease Supply Chain Bottlenecks with LA Port going 24/7

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden announced his administration brokered an agreement for the Port of Los Angeles to become a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week operation. It’s an effort to relieve supply chain bottlenecks and move the stranded container ships that are driving prices higher for American consumers. The president discussed the agreement during a speech Wednesday…MORE

Governor Abbott Readies Resources in Response to Weather Threat

Governor Abbott Readies Resources in Response to Weather Threat

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to place state response and recovery resources on standby due to the potential threat of severe storms, heavy rainfall, and flash flooding from a cold front interacting with moisture from Hurricane Pamela. The storms are forecast to move across Texas through…MORE

Heating Bills Set to Soar as Inflation hits Energy Prices

Heating Bills Set to Soar as Inflation hits Energy Prices

NEW YORK (AP) – With prices surging worldwide for heating oil, natural gas and other fuels, the U.S. government said Wednesday it expects households to see jumps of up to 54% for their heating bills from last winter. The sharpest increases are likely for homes that use propane, but others are also likely to see…MORE

Judge denies request by Cowboys’ La’el Collins to halt suspension

Judge denies request by Cowboys’ La’el Collins to halt suspension

SHERMAN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge has denied a request by Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman La’el Collins for an injunction that would have halted his five-game suspension with one game remaining. U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant suggested in his ruling issued Tuesday that the NFL suspended Collins in violation of the league’s collective bargaining…MORE

Hood County Elections Chief Resigns Amid Pressure from Trump Loyalists

Hood County Elections Chief Resigns Amid Pressure from Trump Loyalists

Hood County, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The elections administrator for Hood County has resigned amid pressure from Trump loyalists to oust her, according to the Texas Tribune. The effort against Michele Carew over the past few months happened even though the former president won the county by a landslide in 2020. Carew, an election administrator with…MORE

FDA Authorizes 1st E-Cigarette, Cites Benefits For Smokers

FDA Authorizes 1st E-Cigarette, Cites Benefits For Smokers

WASHINGTON (AP) – For the first time, U.S. heath officials have authorized an electronic cigarette, saying the R.J. Reynolds vaping device can benefit adult smokers. The Food and Drug Administration said data submitted by the company showed its Vuse e-cigarette helped smokers significantly cut back their use of cigarettes. Tuesday’s action is part of a…MORE

Texas Man Sentenced in January 6th Breach of the Capitol

Texas Man Sentenced in January 6th Breach of the Capitol

(WBAP/KLIF) — A Texas man gets his sentence for participating in the January 6th breech of the U.S. Capitol. U.S. District Court Judge Trevor McFadden sentenced 53 year old Eliel Rosa to 12 months probation. The Midland man was originally charged with 5 counts, including a felony charge of obstruction which carries a penalty of…MORE