Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Texas Court Holds Hearing on Fight Over Baby’s Life Support

Texas Court Holds Hearing on Fight Over Baby’s Life Support

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — An appeals court heard arguments Tuesday in the case of a Texas mother who does not want a hospital to end life-sustaining treatment for her 1-year-old daughter. Texas’ Second Court Court of Appeals in Fort Worth is considering the case after a lower court said Cook Children’s Medical Center could remove Tinslee…MORE

Macy’s Closing 125 Stores; None In Texas

Macy’s Closing 125 Stores; None In Texas

NEW YORK (AP) – Macy’s says it is closing 125 of its least productive stores and cutting 2,000 corporate jobs as the struggling department store tries to reinvent itself in the age of online shopping. The store closures represent about one fifth of Macy’s current total. It didn’t specify how many jobs would be lost…MORE

School Closings & Delays Amid Wintry Weather Forecast

School Closings & Delays Amid Wintry Weather Forecast

Dallas – Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – With wintry weather expected to bring between 2-to-5 inches of snow and sleet to the west and northwest of Fort Worth, a number of school distrist in Hood, Palo Pinto, Parker and Wise counties have closed of delay classes today. Forecasters say the heaviest precipitation is expected between 2AM…MORE

Downtown Dallas Inc. Unveils It’s Economic Development Plan

Downtown Dallas Inc. Unveils It’s Economic Development Plan

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Downtown Dallas Inc. unveils it’s economic development campaign. Kourtny Garret President of DDI said it’s aimed at business recruitment, retention and investment.”We are on the course to add 20,000 more residents in the city center within the next five years and grow the center of Downtown to over 15,000,” said Garret. “Within a ten…MORE

Missing Garland Woman Identified as Murdered Victim Found in Irving Dumpster

Missing Garland Woman Identified as Murdered Victim Found in Irving Dumpster

IRVING (WBAP/KLIF)- Irving Police are investigating after they found the body of a missing 22-year-old from Garland in a dumpster Monday. The woman was identified as Jessica Hernandez. Irving Police Officer Robert Reeves says she went missing January 26th. Police say she was last seen on surveillance camera getting into a taxi cab. Investigators have…MORE

Iowa Democrats Release Some Caucus Results After Long Delay

Iowa Democrats Release Some Caucus Results After Long Delay

UPDATE 2/4/2020 11:46 pm DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – The Iowa Democratic Party has released additional results of its kickoff presidential caucus after a long day of delay. The early results show former Midwestern Mayor Pete Buttigieg (26.8%) with a slight lead over progressive Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders (25.2%) in the opening contest in the…MORE

Emergency Dallas Shelters Opening for Winter Weather.

Emergency Dallas Shelters Opening for Winter Weather.

DALLAS- WBAP/KLIF – The City of Dallas is opening the downtown Erik Johnson Library as an overnight emergency shelter ahead of dangerous wet, freezing weather expected in the Metroplex Tuesday night.  The basement of that library will open at 5:30 pm Tuesday, and stay open until the morning on Wednesday, 7:30 am. A mix of…MORE

Garland Sisters Victims in Deadly Shooting at Texas A&M Commerce, Suspect Arrested

Garland Sisters Victims in Deadly Shooting at Texas A&M Commerce, Suspect Arrested

COMMERCE (WBAP/KLIF) – UPDATE: Officials say a suspect has been arrested on the charge of capital murder in connection with the shootings that occurred on the campus of Texas A&M University-Commerce Monday. “The suspect is 21-year-old Jacques Dshawn Smith. Smith is not a student at A&M-Commerce. He is believed to be the ex-boyfriend of Abbaney Matts,…MORE

What to Listen for During the State of the Union Speech

What to Listen for During the State of the Union Speech

WASHINGTON (AP) – As soon as President Donald Trump finished his State of the Union address, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ripped her copy in two. Right there, on the dais behind him. Trump was barely done, turning to greet the crowd of lawmakers Tuesday night, when Pelosi, without a moment’s delay, turned the papers in…MORE