Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Man Confesses to Killing Dallas ISD School Teacher

Man Confesses to Killing Dallas ISD School Teacher

SAN MARCOS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- A 35-year-old man has been arrested after he admitted to killing his girlfriend. 37-year-old Dallas ISD school teacher Jennifer Hickmon was found dead on July 12th by Dallas police after Hickmon’s family told officers she had not been responding to phone calls or texts, according to an arrest warrant affidavit. Law enforcement found…MORE

Tarrant County Confirms First West Nile Virus Death of 2020

Tarrant County Confirms First West Nile Virus Death of 2020

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- As COVID-19 continues to spread, another seasonal virus has surfaced in north Texas. Tarrant County Public Health (TCPH) on Tuesday reported the first West Nile Virus death of 2020. This is also the first human case of the virus this year. The victim was a senior from Fort Worth with underlying…MORE

WATCH: Senator Cornyn Praises Texans’ Feedback as Senate Debates Next Relief Bill

WATCH: Senator Cornyn Praises Texans’ Feedback as Senate Debates Next Relief Bill

WASHINGTON D.C. (WBAP/KLIF) – U.S. Senator John Cornyn spoke on the Senate floor this week about importance of feedback he received from Texans during the State Work Period. As Cornyn returns to the Senate he and his colleagues plan to push for the next coronavirus relief legislation. “I was glad to get back home and spend some…MORE

Some Texas Schools to Begin Fall Sports Sooner than Others

Some Texas Schools to Begin Fall Sports Sooner than Others

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to surge in some of Texas’ most populated cities, the state is pushing back the start of fall sports for its biggest schools. The UIL’s plan, released, Tuesday, provides a delay for schools in highly-populated metro areas, primarily conferences 5A-6A, given the challenges with COVID-19 those…MORE

American Airlines Unveils Touchless Kiosks

American Airlines Unveils Touchless Kiosks

Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) –  Fort Worth based American Airlines is introducing new touchless kiosks for checking bags if you’re flying alone.  Now, you can print your bag tags without touching an airport kiosk when flying in the U.S. Here how it works:  You check in for your flight on aa.com in the American Airlines app…MORE

4,000 Covid Deaths in Texas, but Houston is Leveling Off

4,000 Covid Deaths in Texas, but Houston is Leveling Off

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas surpassed 4,000 deaths in the coronavirus pandemic Monday but officials in Houston, one of the hardest-hit cities in the U.S., say they are cautiously optimistic about recent trends following weeks of alarming surges at hospitals. Texas reported more than 7,400 confirmed new cases and at least 62 new deaths. The…MORE

Police Release Suspect Photos in Burglary of COVID-19 Test Site

Police Release Suspect Photos in Burglary of COVID-19 Test Site

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas County Hospital District Police Department is looking for the man believed to be responsible for the burglary of a COVID-19 testing site in Pleasant Grove. According to the DCHD, the suspect burglarized a building at 8341 Elam Rd last Monday morning. The items taken included a large window air conditioning…MORE

Texas Comptroller Projects a Fiscal 2021 Ending Shortfall of $4.6 Billion

Texas Comptroller Projects a Fiscal 2021 Ending Shortfall of $4.6 Billion

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar revised the Certification Revenue Estimate on Monday and now projects a fiscal 2021 ending shortfall of $4.58 billion. The shortfall, which Hegar attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic and recent volatility in oil prices, is a decrease from the $2.89 billion positive year-end balance originally projected in the October 2019 CRE.…MORE