Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Texas Law That Allows Police to Arrest Migrants

Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Texas Law That Allows Police to Arrest Migrants

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas’ plan to arrest migrants who enter the U.S. illegally is headed to the Supreme Court in a legal showdown over the federal government’s authority over immigration. The high court on Monday blocked Texas’ immigration law from going into effect until March 13. It asked the state to respond by March…MORE

Texas Panhandle Cattle, Livestock Ranchers Still Dealing with Wildfire

Texas Panhandle Cattle, Livestock Ranchers Still Dealing with Wildfire

An estimated 85% of beef cattle in Texas are raised in the Panhandle, with expectations the disaster will see prices of beef going up in supermarkets nationwide. 12 million cattle are, or were, estimated to be in the Panhandle in or in the path or near to the fires. Researchers find the Texas fire season…MORE

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Donald Trump

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Donald Trump

The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of former President Trump when it comes to restoring his spot on Colorado’s 2024 presidential primary ballot. This new ruling says states cannot invoke a post-civil war constitutional provision to keep presidential candidates from appearing on ballots, and that that power resides with congress. The outcome ends efforts…MORE

Jet Blue, Spirit Call Off $3.8 Billion Merger Deal After Losing Antitrust Lawsuit

Jet Blue, Spirit Call Off $3.8 Billion Merger Deal After Losing Antitrust Lawsuit

WASHINGTON (AP) – JetBlue and Spirit Airlines are ending their proposed $3.8 billion combination after a court ruling blocked their merger. JetBlue said Monday that even though both companies still believe in the benefits of a combination, they felt they were unlikely to meet the required closing conditions before the July 24 deadline and mutually…MORE

City of Mesquite Changes Trash Collection Process

City of Mesquite Changes Trash Collection Process

Mesquite residents will start to see a change in how their trash is collected starting today. The Mesquite City Council voted to move towards a collection process that will focus on “driveway service,” which means trash will be collected at the end of residents’ driveways. The change will affect about 7,700 homes. Collection days will…MORE