Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Texas National Guard Soldier Shoots Into Mexico

Texas National Guard Soldier Shoots Into Mexico

El Paso (WBAP/KLIF) A member of the Texas National Guard stationed in El Paso as part of Operation Lone Star touched off an international protest by firing at least one shot into Mexico. The unidentified guardsman reportedly shot across the Rio Grande into Mexico. A Mexican man standing on the Mexican side of the border…MORE

Classes Have Resumed At Plano West Senior High School

Classes Have Resumed At Plano West Senior High School

Plano (WBAP/KLIF) – The faulty air conditioning system that forced Plano West High School to shutdown late last week has been temporarily fixed, and reportedly is able to cool the buildings enough to restart classes, so the school days have resumed on their regular schedule. A permanent A/C fix is to be installed over the…MORE

UNC Faculty Member Shot Dead in Campus Building

UNC Faculty Member Shot Dead in Campus Building

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — A University of North Carolina faculty member was shot and killed in a campus building, an official said Monday. UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz said the shooting was in Caudill Laboratories, and there is no longer a threat to the public. A suspect has been arrested, the school said. “This…MORE

Multiple People Killed In Jacksonville Store Shooting, Mayor Says

Multiple People Killed In Jacksonville Store Shooting, Mayor Says

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville’s mayor says multiple people have been fatally shot inside a Dollar General store in the city. Mayor Donna Deegan tells WJXT “there are a number of fatalities” Saturday inside the store but didn’t give a precise number. Numerous police officers are in the area near Edward Waters University. Further details…MORE

ERCOT Requests Energy Conservation From 3 PM to 9 PM on Saturday

ERCOT Requests Energy Conservation From 3 PM to 9 PM on Saturday

(WBAP/KLIF) – ERCOT officials are expecting the Texas power gird to have lower operating reserves Saturday afternoon and evening, and are asking residents to conserve energy between 3 PM and 9 PM. According to ERCOT, today’s conservation appeal does not indicate that the grid is experiencing emergency conditions at this time. The high demand for…MORE

Former Price Is Right Star Dead at 99

Former Price Is Right Star Dead at 99

(WBAP/KLIF) — Bob Barker has passed away at the age of 99. Barker served as “The Price Is Right” host for 35 years, before stepping aside in 2007. Barker was awarded 19 Emmy Awards throughout his 50 year television career, 14 of them as host of “The Price Is Right.” Robert Barker was born in…MORE

Record Heat as Football Kicks Off in DFW

Record Heat as Football Kicks Off in DFW

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Weather experts in North Texas say the scorching temperatures being felt in the region continue to prove historic. According to the National Weather Service, DFW and Waco set new daily record highs on Friday. Both sites reached 110 degrees, which broke the previous records of 106° at DFW and 104° at Waco.…MORE