Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Reports: Brunson to Leave Dallas Mavericks

Reports: Brunson to Leave Dallas Mavericks

DALLAS (WBAP.KLIF) – There are reports that Dallas Mavericks Guard Jalen Brunson could leave the team to go play for the New York Knicks. That’s according to NBA reporter Mark Stein and The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Brunson is an unrestricted free agent this summer and can sign with any team in the offseason. The four-year…MORE

Governor Abbott, others Respond to Supreme Court Ruling on EPA Regulations

Governor Abbott, others Respond to Supreme Court Ruling on EPA Regulations

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott is applauding the U.S. Supreme Court decision to invalidate what he calls a “power grab” by the Environmental Protection Agency. The ruling said the EPA can’t pass sweeping regulations without congressional approval. “I applaud the Supreme Court’s decision to invalidate the EPA’s power grab and rein in this…MORE

Texas Leaders React to SCOTUS Decision on ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy

Texas Leaders React to SCOTUS Decision on ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy

(WBAP/KLIF) – Texas leaders reacted on Thursday to a Supreme Court decision that allows the Biden administration to end the Trump era Remain in Mexico immigration policy. Governor Greg Abbott said that the ruling will only embolden the Biden Administration’s open border policies. “More than fifty people recently died in a trailer—people who were allowed to cross our…MORE

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Becomes First Black Woman on High Court

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Becomes First Black Woman on High Court

WASHINGTON DC (WBAP/KLIF News ) – In a historic moment for the United States, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson became the first black woman to be sworn into the Supreme Court. Outgoing Justice Stephen Breyer officially stepped down Thursday and swore her in. Justice Jackson, a former public defender and federal appeals court judge, is Breyer’s…MORE

DFR: Woman Arrested; 3 Firefighters Injured in House Fire

DFR: Woman Arrested; 3 Firefighters Injured in House Fire

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Three Dallas firefighters were injured and a woman has been arrested in connection with an overnight house fire in Northwest Dallas. When firefighters arrived around 12:15am heavy smoke and fire was seen coming from a side of the one-story house on Mail Avenue near Love Field. Jason Evans with Dallas Fire Rescue…MORE

ATF-Dallas Issues Stark Warning Amid Machine Gun Possession Conviction

ATF-Dallas Issues Stark Warning Amid Machine Gun Possession Conviction

Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – A North Texas man who rapped about having a machine gun converter was convicted of possessing a machine gun in a federal court in Fort Worth. 25-year old Keidric Bbrown was pulled over by an Arlington police officer in mid-January after noting that his insurance had expired, According to a press…MORE

Two Officer Involved Shootings Wednesday Evening in North Texas

Two Officer Involved Shootings Wednesday Evening in North Texas

(WBAP/KLIF) – Irving / Fort Worth – There have been 2 officer involved shootings in North Texas. One involved a suspect who was shot and killed at the Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Irving located near the Texas 121 TEXpress toll road and North MacArthur boulevard. Irving Police say the man who died…MORE

Pro-Choice Supporters March through Downtown Dallas

Pro-Choice Supporters March through Downtown Dallas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A pro-choice march and rally drew hundreds of people to Downtown Dallas on Wednesday afternoon, days after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade, essentially returning abortion to the states. Before the march rally-goers were met by a group of counter-protesters. More rallies are planned in coming days and weeks across…MORE

Texas Expands Border Security Operations

Texas Expands Border Security Operations

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Wednesday the expansion of the state’s border security operations. The state is creating Texas Department of Public Safety strike teams, establishing new vehicle inspection checkpoints targeting semi-trucks, and the deployment of additional resources from the Texas Military Department to mitigate a continued surge of migrants. “President…MORE