Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

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

Fort Worth’s Community Food Bank Still Needs Hundreds of Turkeys

Fort Worth’s Community Food Bank Still Needs Hundreds of Turkeys

Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – The Fort Worth Community Food Bank is in need of 400 turkeys as they continue a ten-year tradition of feeding thousands of hungry families for thanksgiving. Karen Harris, Executive Coordinator at the food bank. She says volunteers pack up turkeys and all of the fixins for 48-hundred families to prepare at…MORE

Dallas Mavericks Luka Doncic Mural Goes up in Deep Ellum

Dallas Mavericks Luka Doncic Mural Goes up in Deep Ellum

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- There’s a new mural honoring a Dallas Mavericks player painted in Deep Ellum, a community known for its eye-catching art.  Dallas Artist Preston Pannek created a homage to Mavericks star Luka Doncic…he calls it the ‘Wonderboy Mural’. “I wanted to turn him into what he is, the wonderboy…the guy who came here to…MORE

Collin County Commissioners Court Pass Resolution Reaffirming the 2nd Amendment

Collin County Commissioners Court Pass Resolution Reaffirming the 2nd Amendment

COLLIN COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- The Collin County Commissioners Court approved a resolution in support of the second amendment. Collin County Judge Chris Hill said they approved this resolution to assure they will not take guns from lawful citizens even if liberal politicians threatened to do so. “Liberal politicians like Beto O’Rourke on the national scene, have…MORE

Texas Democrats Get a ‘Gift’ From the Republican Party of Texas

Texas Democrats Get a ‘Gift’ From the Republican Party of Texas

Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Call it a big ‘oopsie’ for the Republican Party of Texas after a document detailing its 2020 election strategy landed in the hands of Texas Democrats. The Dallas Morning News reports that part of the plan includes “attacking democratic candidates through websites and downplaying ‘the polarizing nature’ of President Trump.” A draft…MORE

Woman Killed by Feral Hogs Outside Texas Home

Woman Killed by Feral Hogs Outside Texas Home

ANAHUAC, Texas (AP) — Authorities say feral hogs attacked and killed a woman outside a Southeast Texas home where she worked as a caretaker. Christine Rollins cared for an elderly couple at their home in the small town of Anahuac (a-nuh-WAK’). Chambers County Sheriff Brian Hawthorne said Monday the 84-year-old woman she cared for was…MORE

Supreme Court Shields Trump’s Financial Records for Now

Supreme Court Shields Trump’s Financial Records for Now

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court is shielding President Donald Trump’s financial records from House Democrats for now. The delay allows the justices to decide how to handle the House subpoena and a similar demand from the Manhattan district attorney at the same time. The House’s quest for the records is not part of the…MORE

Fort Worth Police Search for Robbery Suspect

Fort Worth Police Search for Robbery Suspect

FORT WORTH – WBAP/KLIF – Fort Worth Police are searching for a suspect officials say knocked an elderly woman on the head with a gun during demands she turn over her vehicle’s keys.  Police say the man hit the woman on the head with a handgun and took money from her purse.  A bystander tried…MORE

Salvation Army Kicks Off Red Kettle Campaign, Addresses Recent Criticism

Salvation Army Kicks Off Red Kettle Campaign, Addresses Recent Criticism

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Salvation Army is entering its busiest time of year amid criticism as the charity denies claims of discrimination. The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign is ramping up with carolers and its famous red bells. But, this holiday season has already brought controversy with claim​s from some that the organization has a history…MORE