Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

H-E-B Opens Doors at New Frisco Store

H-E-B Opens Doors at New Frisco Store

FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF) – H-E-B officially opened the doors to its store in Frisco at Wednesday morning to a line of close to 1,500 people who were waiting to get inside. H-E-B Curbside pickup began at 1 a.m. on Monday. The H-E-B Frisco store is located at 4800 Main Street in Frisco. The 111,000 square feet store includes…MORE

New York AG Files Civil Fraud Lawsuit Against Former President Donald Trump and Others

New York AG Files Civil Fraud Lawsuit Against Former President Donald Trump and Others

NEW YORK (WBAP/KLIF News ) – New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a civil fraud lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, his children Donald Junior, Ivanka and Eric and some business associates. Two of Trump’s longtime company executives Allen Weisselberg and Jeffrey McConney have also beened named in the lawsuit. The suit alleges…MORE

Fort Worth ISD Officially Hires New Superintendent

Fort Worth ISD Officially Hires New Superintendent

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – It’s official. Fort Worth ISD’s school board voted unanimously Tuesday to name Doctor Angelica Ramsey as its new superintendent. During the meeting, parents addressed the board. “You seem to be choosing someone who you want not who represent the people,” said one parent. “Doctor Ramsey has a reputation as…MORE

2 People Finally Claim Over $1.3B Mega Millions Jackpot from July

2 People Finally Claim Over $1.3B Mega Millions Jackpot from July

CHICAGO (AP) – Lottery officials say two people who wish to remain anonymous have claimed a $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot after a single ticket was sold in a Chicago suburb for a late July drawing. The Illinois Lottery said Wednesday the prize for the July 29 drawing was claimed by two individuals who had…MORE

FTW: Planning for Major Transit/Roadway Project on East Lancaster Corridor Continues[LISTEN]

FTW: Planning for Major Transit/Roadway Project on East Lancaster Corridor Continues[LISTEN]

Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Changes are coming to East Lancaster Avenue corridor in Fort Worth. The city is in talks with TxDOT and other transportation partners on a redevelopment project that will target improvements to public transportation and roadway safety. City leaders are offering recommendations on what kind of transportation system they’d like to see;…MORE

FTW: Planning for Major Transit & Roadway for East Lancaster Corridor Continues[LISTEN]

FTW: Planning for Major Transit & Roadway for East Lancaster Corridor Continues[LISTEN]

Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Changes are coming to East Lancaster Avenue corridor in Fort Worth. The city is in talks with TxDOT and other transportation partners on a redevelopment project that will target improvements to public transportation and roadway safety. City leaders are offering recommendations on what kind of transportation system they’d like to see;…MORE

Texas Highlights ‘VoteReady’ Voter Education Campaign

Texas Highlights ‘VoteReady’ Voter Education Campaign

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – On National Voter Registration Day, Texas Secretary of State John Scott held to highlight the office’s “VoteReady” voter education campaign. “VoteReady” is a statewide campaign to educate Texans about ID requirements for voting in Texas, as well as ID requirements for those who are eligible to vote by mail. According to Scott,…MORE

Governor Directs State Agencies to Ramp up Anti-Fentanyl Efforts

Governor Directs State Agencies to Ramp up Anti-Fentanyl Efforts

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Abbott sent a letter to state agency leaders on Tuesday, directing them to ramp up state efforts to combat the deadly fentanyl crisis impacting communities across Texas and the nation. With an 89% increase in fentanyl-related deaths reported in Texas in 2021 compared to 2020, the deadly synthetic opioid is endangering…MORE

Advocates Kickoff Texas Tour to Devise Solutions to Increase in Child Care Deserts

Advocates Kickoff Texas Tour to Devise Solutions to Increase in Child Care Deserts

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Child care advocates are kicking off an 11-city Texas tour Tuesday to discuss solutions to an increase in child care deserts that’s costing the state billions of dollars a year. It’s an issue that is being felt in North Texas. Since 2017, the number of available child care seats per…MORE