Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Irving PD: These Men Allegedly Stole Items from an Elderly Woman [WATCH]

Irving PD: These Men Allegedly Stole Items from an Elderly Woman [WATCH]

Contact Irving Police Department Investigator Frulla at (972)721-2454 or [email protected] with any information on the identities of the suspects. Irving, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Irving police are asking for the public’s help after two men were caught on camera stealing items from an elderly woman in Irving’s Espanita neighbood. Police released surveillance video of the April…MORE

Excessive Heat & Red Flag Warnings Continue for North Texas

Excessive Heat & Red Flag Warnings Continue for North Texas

The red flag will be hoisted again today afternoon and evening in areas west of the I-35 corridor. An elevated fire threat will continue east of I-35. Avoid all outside burning and welding! The Excessive Heat Warning will continue through Thursday across much of North Texas until 8PM with a daytime near 105. Triple digit…MORE

Former Cowboy Enshrined this Weekend in Pro Football Hall of Fame

Former Cowboy Enshrined this Weekend in Pro Football Hall of Fame

(WBAP/KLIF) — The only player from a losing team to win Super Bowl MVP is headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Former Dallas Cowboys linebacker Chuck Howley is a Senior Choice in the Class of 2023. That category is for players who have been retired at least 25 years. Howley played on the…MORE

MedStar Using Heat-Related Call Map to Track Data

MedStar Using Heat-Related Call Map to Track Data

(WBAP/KLIF) — MedStar is utilizing heat maps to track heat-related calls, which shows a cluster in downtown Fort Worth, along Rosedale Street and Lancaster Avenue. Matt Zavadsky says the data shows that the calls are concentrated around areas with a high concentration of homeless, who struggle to readily find cooling environments. MedStar crews have treated…MORE

Governor Abbott Signs Bills to Combat Street Racing

Governor Abbott Signs Bills to Combat Street Racing

(WBAP/KLIF) — Governor Greg Abbott met in Fort Worth, Wednesday, with Mayor Mattie Parker and law enforcement leaders to announce the signing of two street racing bills into law. Governor Abbott indicated that HB 1442 adds two new offenses to the organized criminal activity statute, while the second law is HB 2899, which allows police…MORE

Excessive Heat Warning Continues for North and Central Texas

Excessive Heat Warning Continues for North and Central Texas

UPDATE 8-2-23 3:45 PM: (WBAP/KLIF) – The excessive heat warning in North and Central Texas is extended until 8 p.m. on Thursday. According to the National Weather Service, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures or heat index values around 103 to 110 degrees are possible. Extreme heat and humidity increase the potential for heat related illnesses,…MORE

Fire Officials Warn of Fire Danger as Hot and Dry Conditions Persist

Fire Officials Warn of Fire Danger as Hot and Dry Conditions Persist

COLLEGE STATION (WBAP/KLIF) — Texas A&M Forest Service warned on Wednesday of increased wildfire danger, as high temperatures and dry conditions continue to impact the state. “Since mid-July, wildfire activity has increased substantially across Texas due to expanding drought conditions,” said Wes Moorehead, Texas A&M Forest Service Fire Chief. “Over the past two weeks, state…MORE

Texas Offers Medical Supplies from State Inventory

Texas Offers Medical Supplies from State Inventory

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Division of Emergency Management announced this week that delivery is available for select health and medical supplies from the state’s inventory. According to TDEM, the delivery is available for Texas Emergency Management warehouse inventory including masks, gloves, and COVID-19 test kits. Texas emergency managers, first responders, local public health entities,…MORE

Paxton Due in a Houston Courtroom in 2015 Securities Fraud Case

Paxton Due in a Houston Courtroom in 2015 Securities Fraud Case

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Embattled Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s long-delayed trial on securities fraud charges from 2015 takes center stage in a Houston courtroom on Thursday. Paxton is accused of failing to register as a securities adviser and allegedly convincing two investors to buy some 100-thousand dollars in stock for a tech company without…MORE