Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

LISTEN: American Airlines Pilots say they are “Ready to Strike”

LISTEN: American Airlines Pilots say they are “Ready to Strike”

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Members of the Allied Pilots Association, the certified collective bargaining agent for the 15,000 pilots of American Airlines, who have been participating in a strike authorization vote throughout the month of April, will hold a picket on Monday. “Informational picketing that is designed to send a unified message to passengers and…MORE

Gunman Kills 5, Injures 3 in Shooting Near Houston

Gunman Kills 5, Injures 3 in Shooting Near Houston

UPDATE 4/29/2023 6:40 PM: After a day long manhunt in which officials stated they believed they had the suspect in this mass shooting contained within a mile or two size area, a bevy of federal law enforcement teams have joined in the search and declared they do not know where the suspect is; “10, maybe…MORE

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect for Most of North Texas

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect for Most of North Texas

FT. WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Johnson, Tarrant, Ellis, Somervell, Dallas, Parker, Hood, Wise, and Denton Counties until 8:00 pm Friday. According to WBAP/KLIF Meteorologist Brad Barton DFW could still get large hail damaging winds and a couple leading edge spin-ups after 4PM. (Copyright 2023 WBAP/KLIF…MORE

“Trump Train” Lawsuit Changes

“Trump Train” Lawsuit Changes

Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Two members of the so-called “Trump Train” who surrounded and harassed a ‘Biden For President’ campaign bus on a Texas highway have apologized for their actions, now saying they regret their intimidation tactics. As a result Hannah Ceh and Kyle Kruger have been removed from the lawsuit brought by four people who…MORE

Texas Legislature Picking Up The Pace

Texas Legislature Picking Up The Pace

Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas House passed a bill Thursday that would allow for the removal of District Attorneys who refuse to prosecute certain types of crimes. That measure was created, in part, because some D.A.s have said they will not prosecute controversial offenses related to abortions, elections, and gender-affirming care for minors. The bill…MORE

Murder Suspect Pleads Guilty

Murder Suspect Pleads Guilty

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A suspect who fled the country ten years ago to avoid a murder charge now admits he did it. Gerardo Alvarez was extradited back to Texas from Mexico in 2021. Thursday he pleaded guilty to the murder of his boss, Todd Fenton, who was shot several times in the back at the…MORE

Dallas Police Officer and K9 Injured in Overnight Shootout, Suspect Has Died

Dallas Police Officer and K9 Injured in Overnight Shootout, Suspect Has Died

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A Dallas police officer and a K9 were injured in an overnight shootout with a suspect in an earlier shooting in Pleasant Grove. The incident started just after midnight in the 9300 block of Briggs Street near Cypress Avenue. Dallas police said the incident began with a 911 call around…MORE

Pence Testifies Before Federal Grand Jury

Pence Testifies Before Federal Grand Jury

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence testified Thursday before a federal grand jury investigating efforts by then-President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, according to a person familiar with the matter. The person requested anonymity to discuss the private appearance before the grand jury. Pence’s…MORE

Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker Seeks 2nd Term

Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker Seeks 2nd Term

(WBAP/KLIF) — The first week of early voting is coming to an end, however North Texans have until Tuesday, May 2nd to get to the polls. Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker is running for re-election and wants to continue her efforts in promoting the city as one of the best places to live in the…MORE

Fort Worth ISD’s Paschal High School Evacuated Due to Bomb Threat

Fort Worth ISD’s Paschal High School Evacuated Due to Bomb Threat

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Fort Worth Fire Department is investigating a bomb threat at R. L. Paschal high school Thursday morning. Investigators said the threat came in just before 8:45. Students and staff were briefly evacuated as the department’s bomb squad searched the campus. Fort Worth police also responded to the scene.…MORE