Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

911 Calls From Texas Floods Reveal Chaotic and Desperate Pleas for Rescues

911 Calls From Texas Floods Reveal Chaotic and Desperate Pleas for Rescues

KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Newly released recordings of 911 calls show Texas residents and staffers at Camp Mystic caught up in the catastrophic flooding in July pleaded for help as rushing waters rise around them, stranding them in attics and on roofs. The floods over the July Fourth weekend killed at least 136 people, including…MORE

FAA Launches Investigation Into US Airlines Over Flight Cuts Ordered During the Shutdown

FAA Launches Investigation Into US Airlines Over Flight Cuts Ordered During the Shutdown

The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into whether U.S. airlines complied with an emergency order to cut flights at 40 major airports during the recent government shutdown. The FAA warned airlines on Monday that they could face fines of up to $75,000 for each flight over the mandated reductions, which varied between 3%…MORE

Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. Studio and Streaming Business for $72 Billion

Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. Studio and Streaming Business for $72 Billion

NEW YORK (AP) — Netflix has struck a deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, the Hollywood giant behind “Harry Potter” and HBO Max. The $72 billion deal announced Friday would bring together two of the biggest players in television and film and potentially reshape the entertainment industry. If approved by regulators, the merger would put…MORE

World Cup Teams Set for DFW

World Cup Teams Set for DFW

(WBAP/KLIF) — WFAA News 8 — DALLAS — North Texas will host nine World Cup matches, more than any other venue, and we’re learning soon who will be coming to Dallas-Fort Worth. What is “Dallas Stadium”?Of the nine matches, five of them will be during the group stage. AT&T Stadium, which will be rebranded as…MORE

U.S. Supreme Court Allows Texas Use of Trump-Backed Congressional Maps in Midterm Elections

U.S. Supreme Court Allows Texas Use of Trump-Backed Congressional Maps in Midterm Elections

WASHINGTON, D.C. – (WBAP/KLIF) – Amid objections from three liberal justices, the U.S. Supreme Court Thursday allows Texas to use a congressional map boosting the efforts of President Donald Trump to keep Republicans in control of Congress, blocking a lower court ruling finding the new boundaries likely unconstitutional, because they appear to be drawn based…MORE

Judge Issues Injunction Restricting Immigration Arrests in Nation’s Capital

Judge Issues Injunction Restricting Immigration Arrests in Nation’s Capital

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from making widespread immigration arrests in the nation’s capital without warrants or probable cause that the person is an imminent flight risk. U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell in Washington granted a preliminary injunction sought by civil liberties and immigrants rights groups in a lawsuit against the U.S.…MORE

Trump-Backed Republican Matt Van Epps Wins US House Special Election in Tennessee

Trump-Backed Republican Matt Van Epps Wins US House Special Election in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Republican Matt Van Epps has won a special election in Tennessee for a seat in the U.S. House. Van Epps was backed by President Donald Trump. He defeated Democratic state Rep. Aftyn Behn to keep the 7th Congressional District in the GOP column. But the comparatively slim margin of victory fueled…MORE

Camp Mystic Plans a Partial Reopening in 2026 After the Devastating July Floods

Camp Mystic Plans a Partial Reopening in 2026 After the Devastating July Floods

(WBAP/KLIF) – HUNT, TX – Camp Mystic has announced plans to reopen with new safety measures five months after a catastrophic flood killed 27 of its campers and counselors. Camp officials sent a message to parents that stated that new flood monitors and generators have been installed and that every cabin will have two-way radios.…MORE

Texas Families Can Begin Applying for School Vouchers as Early as Next Week

Texas Families Can Begin Applying for School Vouchers as Early as Next Week

(WBAP/KLIF) – AUSTIN, TX – Private schools and vendors who currently participate in the existing state initiative for students with disabilities can apply on December 9th, while other Texas families can begin applying February 9th. The program, which the Texas Comptroller’s office oversees, will officially launch at the beginning of the 2026/2027 school year. Most…MORE