Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Paxton Interview with Tucker Carlson to Air Wednesday Night

Paxton Interview with Tucker Carlson to Air Wednesday Night

UPDATE: Staff for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said late Tuesday that Paxton’s interview with former FOX News Host Tucker Carlson will be posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, at 5 p.m. central on Wednesday. According to Paxton’s communications team, the interview was initially scheduled to post on Tuesday. ORIGINAL: (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Attorney…MORE

A Mostly Sunny, Hot Day; Chance of Showers Tonight

A Mostly Sunny, Hot Day; Chance of Showers Tonight

Isolated to scattered storms are possible across the far north and northwest this afternoon with storm chances increasing across all of North Texas tonight. A few strong to severe storms are possible with large hail and damaging winds being the primary hazards. Lows tonight will range from the middle 60s to the lower 70s. Today…MORE

Hunter Biden Sues The IRS Over Tax Disclosures After Agent Testimony Before Congress

Hunter Biden Sues The IRS Over Tax Disclosures After Agent Testimony Before Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden has filed a lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service. He’s arguing that two agents violated his right to privacy when they publicly aired his tax information as they pressed claims that a federal investigation of Biden had been improperly handled. The lawsuit filed Monday says that his personal tax details…MORE

5 Americans Freed in Prisoner Swap with Iran

5 Americans Freed in Prisoner Swap with Iran

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Five prisoners sought by the U.S. in a swap with Iran were freed Monday and headed home as part of a deal that saw nearly $6 billion in Iranian assets unfrozen. Despite the deal, tensions are almost certain to remain high between the U.S. and Iran, which are locked in various…MORE

Two Killed in Overnight Crash Along I-30 in Fort Worth

Two Killed in Overnight Crash Along I-30 in Fort Worth

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Fort Worth police are investigating a deadly accident that occurred along I-30 early Monday morning. Two people were fatally hit by at least one car during a traffic collision in the eastbound lanes of I-30 near Cooks Lane just before 12:30 a.m., according to police. The accident had the…MORE

Ken Paxton Acquitted of All 16 Impeachment Charges

Ken Paxton Acquitted of All 16 Impeachment Charges

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was acquitted of all 16 articles of impeachment, today, in his senate impeachment trail. 21 senators were needed to convict Paxton on any of the 16 Articles of Impeachment, however none of the charges garnered more than 14 votes in favor of a conviction. Lt. Governor Dan Patrick reads the…MORE

Denton County Approves Lowest Tax Rate in Almost Four Decades

Denton County Approves Lowest Tax Rate in Almost Four Decades

(WBAP/KLIF) — Denton county residents will see the lowest tax rate in 37 years. The Denton County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to reduce the tax rate by nearly 3-cents per $100 of valuation, a rate not seen since 1986. The county also passed an annual budget of just over $396-million for fiscal year 2023-2024, which…MORE

UAW Local 276 Prepared to Strike

UAW Local 276 Prepared to Strike

(WBAP/KLIF) — Tarrant County’s third largest employer may be poised to strike. United Auto Workers Local 276 hasn’t joined the strike against GM, Ford, and Stallantis just yet, however the over 5,000 workers at the Arlington plant are ready when called upon. Local 276 President Keith Crowell says believes the auto makers owe union workers…MORE