Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

McKinney Residents to Vote in May 6 Election

McKinney Residents to Vote in May 6 Election

MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – The McKinney City Council voted to call an election where voters will consider one general obligation bond proposition and three Council seats. The general and special election is scheduled for May 6. Early voting takes place April 24 – May 2. According to the city, a bond committee made a recommendation to…MORE

Newborn, Toddler Saved from Rubble After Turkey/Syria Quake; Over 11,000 Dead

Newborn, Toddler Saved from Rubble After Turkey/Syria Quake; Over 11,000 Dead

JINDERIS, Syria (AP) — Over 11,000 people are confirmed dead following a massive earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Monday. Residents digging through rubble on Tuesday in a northwest Syrian town discovered rescued a toddler, and a crying infant whose mother appears to have given birth to her while buried underneath the rubble from this…MORE

LeBron James Makes NBA History in LA

LeBron James Makes NBA History in LA

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bronny James stepped over to his dad’s locker and played the phone video he had taken of Tuesday night’s biggest moment. The NBA’s new scoring king tipped his head back in a rich, full-throated laugh when the audio revealed Bronny had anticipated that the historic basket would come on a fadeaway…MORE

Showers and Storms to Continue Through this Afternoon.

Showers and Storms to Continue Through this Afternoon.

Periods of heavy rain will allow for a continued flash flood threat. Remember to never drive through flooded roads! Over the afternoon, the rain will exit the region from west to east, and end completely by the evening hours. Clouds will be slower to exit, and skies should be mostly clear by Thursday morning. Overnight…MORE

Blood Supply Critical in North Texas, Donors Needed

Blood Supply Critical in North Texas, Donors Needed

(WBAP/KLIF) — The ice storm last week not only affected schools, governments, and businesses in north Texas, but has created a blood shortage. Carter Bloodcare’s James Black says being shut down for three days pushed the area’s blood supply to a critical level. The ice storm forced the closure of their donation centers and mobile…MORE

Blood Supply Critical in North Texas, Donors Needed

Blood Supply Critical in North Texas, Donors Needed

(WBAP/KLIF) — The ice storm last week not only affected schools, governments, and businesses in north Texas, but has created a blood shortage. Carter Bloodcare’s James Black says being shut down for three days pushed the area’s blood supply to a critical level. The ice storm forced the closure of their donation centers and mobile…MORE

Governor Abbott Announces Details on 2023 State of the State Address

Governor Abbott Announces Details on 2023 State of the State Address

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that his State of the State address is set for Thursday, February 16 in San Marcos. The speech will air on 16 Nexstar television stations serving 14 Texas media markets and will be telecast throughout the state. As a public service, Nexstar will make the live feed…MORE

Dallas Police Asking Public to Help Identify Body Found in Trinity River

Dallas Police Asking Public to Help Identify Body Found in Trinity River

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Dallas Police Department and the Dallas County Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences are asking for the public’s help to identify the body of a man who was found floating in the Trinity River of January 18, 2023. A passerby spotted the body and called 911. He’s described as white…MORE