Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Biden-Saudi Crown Prince Fist Bump Draws Rebuke

Biden-Saudi Crown Prince Fist Bump Draws Rebuke

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia – President Joe Biden’s fist bump with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was drawing criticism even before his meeting with the de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia concluded on Friday. U.S. intelligence agencies said the the crown prince, known as MBS, ordered the 2018 killing of journalist and critic Jamal Khashoggi. President…MORE

Texas Rolls Out 988 Mental Health Hotline This Weekend

Texas Rolls Out 988 Mental Health Hotline This Weekend

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Starting Saturday, anyone who dials 988 will now be able to speak with someone on the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. It’s replacing the current 1-800-273-8255 number, although this number will still be active. This North Texan who has struggled with mental health issues himself said because the new number easier…MORE

McKinney Fire Department Requiring Hot Works Permits Amid Collin County Burn Ban

McKinney Fire Department Requiring Hot Works Permits Amid Collin County Burn Ban

MCKINNEY(WBAP/KLIF News ) – The McKinney Fire Department is once again requiring permits for residents performing hot work, cutting or welding outdoors. The change comes as North Texas is dealing with a dangerous combination of sweltering temperatures, drought conditions and grass fires. McKinney Assistant Fire Chief Michael Smith said the permits are aimed mainly at…MORE

Former Wise County Resident Gets Life in Prison for Child Sexual Assault

Former Wise County Resident Gets Life in Prison for Child Sexual Assault

Wise County, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – 67-Year old Audie Lee Butler, a former Wise County resident was sentenced to life in prison, a day after being found guilty this week [Wednesday] of continuous sexual assault of a child. In a Facebook post the Wise County Messenger reports that among three witnesses to testify was the alleged…MORE

Texas Sues Biden Administration Over Emergency Abortion Guidance

Texas Sues Biden Administration Over Emergency Abortion Guidance

Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – The state of Texas sued the federal government Thursday after the Biden administration said federal rules require hospitals to provide abortions if the procedure is necessary to save a mother’s life, even in cases where state law mostly bans the procedure. The lawsuit, which names the Department of Health and Human Services…MORE

Griner Lawyer: WNBA Star had Doctor’s Letter for Cannabis

Griner Lawyer: WNBA Star had Doctor’s Letter for Cannabis

UPDATED 6:59AM KHIMKI, Russia (AP) – The trial of WNBA star Blum Britney Griner on drug possession charges in Russia has adjourned for eleven days; that, after her defense lawyers asked for more time to prepare to prepare her case. The 31-year old Baylor alumus has been detained in Russia since February after officers found…MORE

Irving Police Looking Hit & Run Suspect

Irving Police Looking Hit & Run Suspect

Irving, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Irving Police have identified the suspect in a street racing accident that killed a 19-year-old late last month. The incident happened in the early morning hours of June 25th near the intersection of North Beltline and Conflans roads. The suspect vehicle clipped the victim’s car causing him to crash into a…MORE

Irving Police Looking Hit & Run Suspect

Irving Police Looking Hit & Run Suspect

Irving, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Irving Police have identified the suspect in a street racing accident that killed a 19-year-old late last month. The incident happened in the early morning hours of June 25th near the intersection of North Beltline and Conflans roads. The suspect vehicle clipped the victim’s car causing him to crash into a…MORE

Texas Prison Inmates Afraid of Dying In Sweltering Heat

Texas Prison Inmates Afraid of Dying In Sweltering Heat

(WBAP/KLIF) — A new report says many Texas prison inmates fear dying or falling gravely ill from the hot weather. The report by the Texas A&M University Hazard Reduction and Recovery Center comes as the current summer heat wave has pushed temperatures in some Texas prisons to 100 degrees. Advocates have been highly critical of…MORE

A Former Southwest Flight Attendant Awarded $5.3 Million

A Former Southwest Flight Attendant Awarded $5.3 Million

(WBAP/KLIF) — A former Southwest Airlines flight attendant was awarded $5.3 million in a lawsuit against the airline, Thursday. Carter was fired in 2017 after sending emails to Transport Workers Union President Audrey Stone, calling her “despicable” for attending a pro-abortion “Women’s March” in Washington D.C., earlier that year. According to the Dallas Morning News,…MORE