Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

MedStar Sponsoring Holiday Toy Drive for Fort Worth Shelter

MedStar Sponsoring Holiday Toy Drive for Fort Worth Shelter

FORT WORTH  (WBAP/KLIF News) – MedStar is asking North Texans to help brighten the holidays for children in need this year. The Tarrant County ambulance service is sponsoring a toy drive for the children of One Safe Place, a Fort Worth shelter for families dealing with domestic violence. MedStar is planning to fill its AMBUS…MORE

[VIDEO] A Parker County Couple Wants Their Baby Jesus Back

[VIDEO] A Parker County Couple Wants Their Baby Jesus Back

Parker County, Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – A Parker county couple wants their baby Jesus back. It was stolen from Oliver and Pamela Washburn’s front yard hours after being displayed. The Washburns told WFAA that their home security camera was mounted right above the manger. They described the suspect as a woman in her early 20s wearing…MORE

To Be Happy In Dallas You Need To Make How Much?

To Be Happy In Dallas You Need To Make How Much?

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF)  How much money do you need to make to be happy living in Dallas.  According to a new study from Purdue University and GoBankingRates.com the magic number of $113,085 per year.  The study also found you need to make between $64,620 and $80,775 a year for your emotional well being. “That might be…MORE

Massive Explosion at a Texas Chemical Plant Blows Windows From Homes Miles Away

Massive Explosion at a Texas Chemical Plant Blows Windows From Homes Miles Away

UPDATED: 11/27/19  6:00AM Port Neches, Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Authorities in Port Neches,Texas, about 5 hours southeast of Dallas, now say 3 chemical plant workers sustained minor injuries after a massive explosion at the TCP facility.  The blast happened around 1AM and could be felt at least 7 miles away. At least 1000 homes were evacuated…MORE

Ft. Worth ISD Will Appeal Commissioner’s Ruling

Ft. Worth ISD Will Appeal Commissioner’s Ruling

FT. WORTH (WBAP/KIF) – The Fort Worth ISD says it will appeal the ruling made by the Texas Education Agency saying former teacher Georgia Clark should be reinstated. Clark gained national attention after going on social media to ask President Donald Trump to “remove the illegals” at her school. She was fired in September. Commissioner…MORE

Air Rage Incidents On The Rise

Air Rage Incidents On The Rise

DFW (WBAP/KLIF) – Air travel is both convenient and at times challenging, whether it’s navigating super-long security lines or finding yourself on a plane grounded on the runway. It seems that the holiday’s can also exacerbate the problem resulting in air rage. Mark Mitchell, a 34 year veteran aviator, says if you encounter a disruptive passenger…MORE

House Judiciary Committee Sets December 4th Impeachment Hearing

House Judiciary Committee Sets December 4th Impeachment Hearing

WASHINGTON (AP) – The House Judiciary Committee is set to take over the impeachment probe of President Donald Trump next week, scheduling a Dec. 4 hearing on the question of “high crimes and misdemeanors” set out in the Constitution. The hearing will feature legal experts who will examine the constitutional grounds for impeachment, according to…MORE

Dallas Art Culture Inspires New Mavs ‘City Edition’ Jerseys

Dallas Art Culture Inspires New Mavs ‘City Edition’ Jerseys

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The culture of Dallas is on full display through a new initiative launched by the NBA. The Dallas Mavericks are officially unveiling the team’s new ‘City Edition’ jerseys and hardwood floor. Muralist Tex Moton designed the neon green and blue graffiti logo. “We tied back the artistic element of Dallas kind of…MORE

Small Plane Prompts Brief Evacuation on Capitol Hill, Lockdown at White House

Small Plane Prompts Brief Evacuation on Capitol Hill, Lockdown at White House

WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. Capitol and its office buildings were briefly evacuated amid concerns about a small aircraft that flew into restricted air space. The evacuations were ordered as a precaution. The U.S. Secret Service said the White House went on lockdown. Capitol Police sent a notification of a potential threat shortly after 8:30…MORE

Woman killed by feral hogs outside Texas home

Woman killed by feral hogs outside Texas home

ANAHUAC (WBAP/KLIF)- Police say feral hogs attacked and killed a woman outside a Southeast Texas home where she worked as a caretaker. 59-year-old Christine Rollins cared for an elderly couple at their home in the small town of Anahuac. Chambers County Sheriff Brian Hawthorne said Monday the 84-year-old woman she cared for was waiting for Rollins…MORE