Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Mexico, US Presidents to Meet Amid Newly Tense Relationship

Mexico, US Presidents to Meet Amid Newly Tense Relationship

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden is set to meet with Mexican counterpart Andrés Manuel López Obrador. The White House says their discussions Tuesday will showcase the underlying strength of their nations’ relationship. But there have been recent disagreements on issues including energy and Ukraine policy. It’ll be the second in-person White House meeting between…MORE

Tarrant County: Health Officials Investigating First Case of Monkeypox

Tarrant County: Health Officials Investigating First Case of Monkeypox

Tarrant County, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Tarrant County health officials reported the first confirmed case of monkeypox Monday evening. No information was released regarding how the disease was spread. The Tarrant County Epidemiology Division is investigating and still obtaining details on the case according to a press release. The release states that “currently the general public…MORE

Sunny and hot conditions will persist today with triple-digit temps

Sunny and hot conditions will persist today with triple-digit temps

The hottest weather will be across the southwestern third of the region, where an Excessive Heat Warning is in effect. Remember to limit outdoor activities and take frequent breaks in the shade or an air conditioned building. Also remember to stay hydrated! Tuesday Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Light east southeast wind…MORE

Elon Musk Apparently Thinks Twitter’s ‘Got jokes’

Elon Musk Apparently Thinks Twitter’s ‘Got jokes’

Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – As Elon Musk and Twitter brace for a legal fight over Musk’s decision to nix his over $44B deal to purchase the social media platform, Musk his thoughts about the situation in a series of laughing memes. The billionaire said Friday he was abandoning his $44 billion bid for the social media…MORE

WATCH LIVE: Jan. 6th Committee Hearing

WATCH LIVE: Jan. 6th Committee Hearing

During today’s 7th televised hearing, the Jan. 6th committee is expected to show how violent extremist groups answered what one lawmaker says was Donald Trump’s “siren call” to come to Washington. Watch LIVE beginning at 12N. WASHINGTON (AP) – The committee is probing whether extremist groups coordinated with White House allies ahead of the violence.…MORE

North Texas Population Growth

North Texas Population Growth

NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF) – From January 2021 to January 2022 North Texas grew by more than 155,000 residents.Most of those people moved to Ft. Worth which saw an increase of 22,000 people. Lewisville was second in line with 19,000 and Dallas with 17,000. Collin, Denton, Dallas and Tarrant counties each added more than 23,000 residents…MORE

Judge won’t Delay Trial for Trump Ex-adviser Steve Bannon

Judge won’t Delay Trial for Trump Ex-adviser Steve Bannon

WASHINGTON (AP) – A federal judge has declined to delay the upcoming trial of Steve Bannon, an adviser to former President Donald Trump who faces contempt charges after refusing for months to cooperate with the House committee investigating the January 6th Capitol riots. Bannon is still scheduled to go on trial next week. That’s despite…MORE

ERCOT Asks Texans to Conserve Power

ERCOT Asks Texans to Conserve Power

Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Electric Reliability Council of Texas {ERCOT) is asking Texans to voluntarily conserve power today amid continued triple digit heat. Officials expect another all time peak demand on the grid today between 2pm through 8pm. The asks that you turn off your pools; turn up your thermostats and do not run your…MORE

Dallas Police Seeking Tips to Catch Driver in Fatal Hit-and-Run

Dallas Police Seeking Tips to Catch Driver in Fatal Hit-and-Run

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Dallas Police Department is asking the public to help identify the driver involved in a hit and run that killed a 71-year-old woman. It happened on Friday around 9:34 p.m. Investigators said the SUV was traveling northbound on 13400 Esparanza Road and hit a pedestrian. The driver didn’t stop…MORE