Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Excessive Heat Warnings through Monday with Real Feel Temps Over 105

Excessive Heat Warnings through Monday with Real Feel Temps Over 105

Through Monday for North Texas and parts of Central Texas air temperatures will climb to 105 to 110 degrees in the warning area, with heat index values over 105 degrees in the advisory area. Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 109. Southwest wind between 11 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21…MORE

North Texas Residents Urged To Conserve Water

North Texas Residents Urged To Conserve Water

Wylie (WBAP/KLIF) – The North Texas Municipal Water District reports one of its four water treatment plants unexpectedly shut down Saturday night, and needs critical maintenance before it can be brought back on-line. While that work is underway the District is asking the residents of Collin, Rockwall, and Kaufman counties, as well as the north…MORE

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