Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Florida Mom Sues American Airlines, Alleging Airline Lost Children.

Florida Mom Sues American Airlines, Alleging Airline Lost Children.

A Florida mother is suing American Airlines, claiming the airline misplaced her two chidlren, and put them in something akin to a jail cell after their connecting flight was canceled. Reports of the lawsuit claim Amber Vencil alleges she paid $150.00 to pay for unaccompanied minor service for her 10 sand 12 year old sons…MORE

What You Need to Know About “Super Tuesday”

What You Need to Know About “Super Tuesday”

March 5th, also known as “Super Tuesday,” is quickly approaching. Here’s what you need to know… March 5th is just a primary, so voters will only be able to nominate presidential candidates they want to see on the general election ballot. Then in November, voters will be able to select either the Republican or Democrat…MORE

City of Arlington Shuts Down Park After Coyote Bites Two Kids

City of Arlington Shuts Down Park After Coyote Bites Two Kids

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The City of Arlington is urging residents to be on alert after two children were bitten by a coyote earlier this week. The Parkway Central Park at 600 Van Buren drive near Lamar Boulevard and Cooper Street is now closed. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the city said…MORE

House Votes to Impeach Mayorkas

House Votes to Impeach Mayorkas

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House voted Tuesday to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, with the Republican majority determined to punish the Biden administration over its handling of the U.S-Mexico border after failing last week in a politically embarrassing setback. The evening roll call proved tight, with Speaker Mike Johnson’s threadbare GOP majority unable…MORE

Arlington PD Body-Cam Video of I-20 Motorist Shooting

Arlington PD Body-Cam Video of I-20 Motorist Shooting

(WBAP/KLIF) — The Arlington Police Department released the body-cam footage of a motorcycle cop who shot an armed motorist. 49-year-old Sean McKay was driving erratically, pulled over by police, and refused to follow commands. McKay then moved to the passenger seat and grabbed a pistol. officers ordered the man numerous times to drop the weapon,…MORE

Flight Attendants Picket in DFW & Across the World

Flight Attendants Picket in DFW & Across the World

(WBAP/KLIF) — Three separate unions representing flight attendants at major U.S. airlines picketed and held rallies at 30 airports Tuesday as they push for new contracts and higher wages. The flight attendants are increasingly frustrated that pilots won huge pay raises last year while they continue to work for wages that, in some cases, have…MORE

Biden Calls on House to Act on Foreign Aid

Biden Calls on House to Act on Foreign Aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday urgently called for House Republicans to get behind legislation that would send $60 billion to Ukraine for its fight against Russia. He warned that opposing it would play into “Putin’s hands.” “Supporting this bill is standing up to Putin, Opposing it is playing into Putin’s hands,” Biden…MORE

Transformative Justice Coalition and Voting Rights Alliance Talk Black Soldiers in the Civil War

Transformative Justice Coalition and Voting Rights Alliance Talk Black Soldiers in the Civil War

The Transformative Justice Coalition and the Voting Rights Alliance is working to educate people during this Black History Month. They’re specifically focusing on Black soldier’s contributions to the Civil War. “Frederick Douglass’ very first meeting with Abraham Lincoln was because of fighting for equal pay and rank for African-Americans,” Author of the Voting Rights Alliance’s…MORE