Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

City of Fort Worth Investigates Website Hack

City of Fort Worth Investigates Website Hack

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Another North Texas city is investigating a hack on its city website. According to the City of Fort Worth, the data posted online on Friday came from an internal information system, not the city website. “We have found no indication that there has been sensitive information related to businesses, residents, or…MORE

ERCOT’S Weather Watch is in Effect

ERCOT’S Weather Watch is in Effect

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – ERCOT’s Weather Watch took effect on Sunday. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas issued the Weather Watch from June 25 – 30 due to forecasted higher temperatures and higher electrical demand. “Grid conditions are expected to be normal during a Weather Watch,” ERCOT said in a statement. “ERCOT continues to monitor conditions…MORE

Severe Storms Hit North Texas

Severe Storms Hit North Texas

DFW (WBAP/KLIF) – North Texas experienced another round of storms Wednesday afternoon. The National Weather Service Issued Severe hunderstorm Warnings for Denton, Dallas and Ellis Counties. The storms produces heavy rains that lasted about 30 minutes and caused isolated flooding and frequent lightning along area freeways. WBAP/KLIF Meteorologist Brad Barton says A potentially severe thunderstorm…MORE

Severe Storms Hit North Texas

Severe Storms Hit North Texas

DFW (WBAP/KLIF) – North Texas experienced another round of storms Wednesday afternoon. The National Weather Service Issued Severe hunderstorm Warnings for Denton, Dallas and Ellis Counties. The storms produces heavy rains that lasted about 30 minutes and caused isolated flooding and frequent lightning along area freeways. WBAP/KLIF Meteorologist Brad Barton says A potentially severe thunderstorm…MORE

USPS Letter Carrier Dies in Dallas Neighborhood

USPS Letter Carrier Dies in Dallas Neighborhood

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – First responders in North Texas continue to warn about dangers of the excessive heat being felt this week. The United States Postal Service confirmed on Wednesday that one of its postal workers died while working a route in the Lakewood area of Dallas. The cause of death is pending. “The Postal Service…MORE

Plano Police Investigating Business Burglaries

Plano Police Investigating Business Burglaries

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – Plano Police Detectives are asking for information regarding an individual who they believe to have been involved in several burglary cases. Police said this week that the man unlawfully entered various businesses and stole numerous items, including a firearm. The burglaries happened on March 14 in the 1700 block of 14th Street,…MORE

Fort Worth Police Investigating Fatal Shooting of 12-Year-Old Boy

Fort Worth Police Investigating Fatal Shooting of 12-Year-Old Boy

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Fort Worth police are investigating the fatal shooting of a twelve-year-old boy. Officers were called to Cook Children’s Medical Center after someone brought the victim to the emergency room on Monday just after 10:20 p.m. The child later died at the hospital. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office identified…MORE

H-E-B opens eCommerce fulfillment center in Plano

H-E-B opens eCommerce fulfillment center in Plano

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – H-E-B has opened a new eCommerce fulfillment center in Plano. According to the retailer, the project expands its commitment to integrate innovative technologies that drive omnichannel growth and provide a more convenient and better shopping experience for Texans.   The 55,000-square-foot facility is located next to the Plano H-E-B at 6001 Preston…MORE

Dallas Mayor sets Goals for Second Term

Dallas Mayor sets Goals for Second Term

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson on Tuesday delivered a mayoral address at the City of Dallas’ 2023 Inauguration Ceremony for the Mayor and City Council. The ceremony was hosted at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra at Meyerson Symphony Center. Mayor Johnson noted in his address that he stood on the same stage as a…MORE

New Polling Focuses on what Texans think about AG Paxton’s Impeachment

New Polling Focuses on what Texans think about AG Paxton’s Impeachment

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – As the Texas Senate considers rules for the upcoming impeachment trial of suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the UT Texas Politics Project is releasing results related to Paxton’s impeachment from its new poll. The statewide poll was conducted June 2-12 among 1200 registered voters. When asked directly whether or not they…MORE