Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Governor Abbott Announces $50 Million in Loans For Texas Small Businesses

Governor Abbott Announces $50 Million in Loans For Texas Small Businesses

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Goldman Sachs and the LiftFund are partnering to provide $50 million in loans to small businesses in Texas that have been affected by COVID-19 as part of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program. According to Governor Greg Abbott, the loans, made through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program, will primarily…MORE

Fort Worth ISD Changes ‘Meals to Go’ Schedule to Enhance Social Distancing Safety

Fort Worth ISD Changes ‘Meals to Go’ Schedule to Enhance Social Distancing Safety

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The Fort Worth ISD is implementing a major change in its student “Meals To Go” program aimed at improving the safety of all involved. Beginning the week of April 13, the meal distribution will be adjusted from daily (Monday through Friday) to a two-day a week schedule (Monday and Thursday). The District…MORE

McKinney Businesses, Nonprofits, and City Leaders Unite, Launch Website for COVID-19 Help

McKinney Businesses, Nonprofits, and City Leaders Unite, Launch Website for COVID-19 Help

MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF)- With both big and small businesses paralyzed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of McKinney is teaming up with leading McKinney businesses, the Chamber of Commerce, the Seed Project Foundation, faith-based organizations and other members of the community to help residents impacted by the coronavirus by launching OneHeartMcKinney.com. The website…MORE

Plano Police Searching For Stolen Minnie’s Food Pantry Truck

Plano Police Searching For Stolen Minnie’s Food Pantry Truck

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF)- Plano Police need your help locating a vehicle that was stolen from Minnie’s Food Pantry Saturday, April 11th at about 7:15 AM. Officer David Tilley with the Plano Police Department said it’s a white Chevrolet Express G3500 Box Truck with large ‘Minnie’s Food Pantry’ logos on both sides. License plate number HNB6092. “They…MORE

Governor says Texas ‘beginning to slow’ the spread of virus

Governor says Texas ‘beginning to slow’ the spread of virus

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Gov. Greg Abbott expressed optimism Friday that Texas was seeing signs of slowing the coronavirus outbreak but warned that the number of deaths was not yet showing signs of leveling off. Texas now has more than 11,000 cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, and more than 220 related…MORE

President Trump Retweets Call to Fire Dr. Anthony Fauci

President Trump Retweets Call to Fire Dr. Anthony Fauci

Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – President Donald Trump on Sunday everning, retweeted a call to fire his top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci; that, amid mounting criticism of the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic. The tweet, originally from congressional candidate DeAnna Lorraine, a Republican running for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s seat was in response to…MORE

Dallas Police Arrest 21-Year-Old on Murder Charge

Dallas Police Arrest 21-Year-Old on Murder Charge

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Dallas Police arrested a 21-year-old man after the suspect allegedly shot and killed a 35-year-old man Saturday afternoon. Martin Rocha Pena allegedly shot the 35-year-old over a physical dispute between the man and a juvenile. The incident happened at the Casa De Arroyo apartments off of Spring Valley Road, where the man…MORE

Governor Greg Abbott Extends Texas Disaster Declaration

Governor Greg Abbott Extends Texas Disaster Declaration

TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Governor Greg Abbott announced Sunday that Texas’ disaster declaration has been extended additional 30 days in order to continue to combat the spread of COVID-19. The original declaration was issued March 13th, and was set to expire after one month. “By extending my Disaster Declaration, we are ensuring the state of Texas…MORE

Dangerous, Powerful Tornadoes and Winds Threaten Deep South Easter Sunday

Dangerous, Powerful Tornadoes and Winds Threaten Deep South Easter Sunday

FORT WORTH – WBAP/KLIF-  Forecasters with the National Weather Service warn of unusually dangerous conditions today for growth of storms moving out of North Texas and eastward across the Deep South today.   The storms that brought an approximate official half inch of rain overnight to the area around DFW International Airport brought more than a…MORE