Category Archives: 24/7 Newsroom News

American Airlines Cancels All Flights From DFW to Seoul, South Korea

American Airlines Cancels All Flights From DFW to Seoul, South Korea

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Just weeks after canceling flights to Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Beijing, American Airlines has now canceled all flights from DFW to Seoul, South Korea due to the rapid spread of the Coronavirus. Airline consultant Denny Kelly thinks this was the right thing to do. “It’s the smartest thing to do. They have…MORE

Texas Instruments Cancels Major International Conference in Dallas Due to Coronavirus

Texas Instruments Cancels Major International Conference in Dallas Due to Coronavirus

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- The rapidly spreading Coronavirus has forced multiple major crowd events across the country to cancel. The latest one to fall victim is the Texas Instruments International Conference at the Dallas Convention Center, which draws a crowd of thousands from different countries. Texas Instruments released the following statement. “In light of the growing…MORE

Dallas Auto Show Attempting to Stay On Schedule Despite Coronavirus Fears

Dallas Auto Show Attempting to Stay On Schedule Despite Coronavirus Fears

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Events all across the country are being canceled due to the Coronavirus. The Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas has multiple events in upcoming weeks that are fearing cancellation. The Dallas Auto Show is one of these events. President of the show Brent Franks says they are taking extra steps in…MORE

Dallas Mayor Declares “Meals On Wheels Day”

Dallas Mayor Declares “Meals On Wheels Day”

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson has declared Friday, March 6 “Meals on Wheels Day” to kickoff the 18th annual March for Meals campaign. The designation celebrates VNA Texas, an organization that provides meals to the hungry all throughout Dallas County. Nearly 4500 home-bound or disabled seniors currently receive home delivered meals each weekday…MORE

Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren Ends Her Presidential Campaign

Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren Ends Her Presidential Campaign

WASHINGTON (AP) – Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren has ended her Democratic presidential bid after a disappointing finish in Super Tuesday states. Her departure Wednesday morning leaves many political analysts and supporters wondering whether she’ll endorse Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders of former Vice President Joe Biden, who has recently emerged as the front runner. Warren’s campaign…MORE

Tarrant County Grand Jury Does Not Indict Man of Causing Car Crash

Tarrant County Grand Jury Does Not Indict Man of Causing Car Crash

TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- A 24-year-old Fort Worth man has not been indicted by a Tarrant County Grand Jury of causing a car crash that resulted in the deaths of three teenagers in August last year has Miguel a. Campos Maravillas was accused of speeding when his car collided with another carrying 5 teenagers at the intersection of Mansfield…MORE

Theme of 2020 State Fair of Texas Announced

Theme of 2020 State Fair of Texas Announced

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- The State Fair of Texas is just a little over 200 days away and the theme for this year’s fair has been announced. The theme will be….. Celebrating Texas Icons. Karissa Condoianis with the State Fair talked to WBAP about what we can expect from this years theme. “From bluebonnets to armadillos…MORE

Coronavirus Fears Shock The Travel Industry; Airlines Predicts $113B in Losses

Coronavirus Fears Shock The Travel Industry; Airlines Predicts $113B in Losses

Singapore/AP  (WBAP/KIF) – With more and more people canceling travel plans over coronavirus concerns, airlines could lose $113 billion dollars, according an airline industry group. That’s a monumental increase from an estimate two weeks ago when the International Air Transport Association said losses would be about $30 billion. The decline in bookings has led to…MORE

Long Lines on Super Tuesday Cause Frustration

Long Lines on Super Tuesday Cause Frustration

TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Long lines and frustration grew on Super Tuesday due to voting machines being divided up by political party, a decision that was made by the political parties themselves. This particularly effected democratic voters. Just over 1700 machines were set aside for Republican voters while a little over 1000 were set aside…MORE

Dallas County Lab Will Soon Test For Coronavirus

Dallas County Lab Will Soon Test For Coronavirus

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) –  Dallas County Health and Human Services now has the first lab in Texas that can test for the coronavirus.  In a news release issued Wednesday, DCHHS said it has been working with partners at the state and federal levels to bring the capability to the Local Response Network laboratory. County Judge Clay…MORE