Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Frisco Man Tests “Presumptive Positive” For Coronavirus

Frisco Man Tests “Presumptive Positive” For Coronavirus

FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Frisco man has tested presumptive positive for novel coronavirus, COVID 19. Collin County health officials said Monday the man is in his late 30’s, recently traveled to California, is stable, in home isolation, and is being monitored by county health care staff. Collin County Health Care Services is still waiting for…MORE

Plano ISD Asks Students, Staff Who Travel to Certain Countries During Coronavirus Outbreak to Self-Quarantine Upon Return

Plano ISD Asks Students, Staff Who Travel to Certain Countries During Coronavirus Outbreak to Self-Quarantine Upon Return

PLANO  (WBAP/KLIF News) – As new cases of the coronavirus continue to be confirmed nationwide, school districts are among many entities taking precautions to prevent an outbreak. The Plano Independent School District has asked students and staff who are traveling for spring break to China, Iran, Italy, South Korea, Japan or any countries added to…MORE

Some Dallas Citizen’s Think Super Tuesday Re-Count is Necessary

Some Dallas Citizen’s Think Super Tuesday Re-Count is Necessary

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- The recent discovery of uncounted ballots from super Tuesday has led to Dallas County officials requesting a re-count. The petition for a re-count was filed late Friday after Dallas County election administrator Toni Pippins-Pool said that she discovered 44 flash drives that held voted which were not counted in the final vote.…MORE

Plano, Texas, Ranked Second in Happiest Cities Rating

Plano, Texas, Ranked Second in Happiest Cities Rating

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Old sayings become cliches because of the truth in them. Take, for example the adage, “money can’t buy happiness”. It might help you find material satisfaction but money has little to do with overall contentment. The most recent lifestyle survey by Wallet Hub ranks U.S. cities in terms of personal happiness…MORE

Activist Blames Texas Republicans and Secretary of State for Voting Delays

Activist Blames Texas Republicans and Secretary of State for Voting Delays

Dallas-Fort Worth – (WBAP/KLIF) – After massively long lines at some polling places across Texas last week, state lawmakers will hold hearings on the matter. The Mexican American Legislative Caucus (MALC) and Texas Legislative Black Caucus (Txblc) will hear from election officials, experts and voters affected by issues at the polls, during hearings this month.…MORE

U.S. Rep. Colin Allred Talks With Dallas Officials About Coronavirus

U.S. Rep. Colin Allred Talks With Dallas Officials About Coronavirus

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- The Coronavirus continues to make its way across the United States but is only slowly making its way into Texas with only 8 confirmed cases in the state, none of which are in Dallas County. After speaking at Dallas City Hall, U.S. Representative Collin Allred says we need to be prepared for…MORE

Texas Rangers Baseball Player, Willie Calhoun Injured During Sunday’s Game

Texas Rangers Baseball Player, Willie Calhoun Injured During Sunday’s Game

UPDATE FROM RANGERS COMMUNICATIONS ON TEXAS RANGERS OUTFIELDER WILLIE CALHOUN  Surprise, Arizona—Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun was hit in the mouth area by a pitch from Los Angeles Dodgers starter Julio Urias with two out in the first inning of Sunday’s game in Surprise. Calhoun was removed from the game and attended to by Rangers…MORE

CoronaVirus Laden Ship To Dock In Oakland

CoronaVirus Laden Ship To Dock In Oakland

ASSOCIATED PRESS – WBAP/KLIF – More than one thousand passengers aboard an ill-fated two week cruise ship taking them from San Fransisco to Hawaii, who have been circling in international waters for days, will be taken from a non commercial port in Oakland, California, before a 14 day quarantine period at U S military bases. …MORE

Texas woman gets life in prison for beheading daughter

Texas woman gets life in prison for beheading daughter

KYLE (AP) – A Texas woman accused of stabbing and beheading her 5 year old daughter in 2017 has been convicted of capital murder, and sentenced to life in prison. A Hays County jury convicted 27 year old Krystle Villanueva in the death of her daughter, Giovanna Hernandez. Giovanna was killed at their home in…MORE