Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

NWS Confirms EF-1 Tornado hit Southeast Rockwall County Wednesday

NWS Confirms EF-1 Tornado hit Southeast Rockwall County Wednesday

ROCKWALL (WBAP/KLIF)- The storms that rolled through North Texas early Wednesday morning were mostly non-severe, but in Rockwall county, a confirmed EF-1 tornado caused damage. According to officials at least five homes suffered extensive damage near Rockwall.The National Weather Service responded to the area to assess the damage, and determined an EF-1 tornado hit in…MORE

Jesuit College Prep School in Dallas Settles Lawsuit Alleging Priest Sex Abuse

Jesuit College Prep School in Dallas Settles Lawsuit Alleging Priest Sex Abuse

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- A lawsuit alleging priests at Jesuit College Preparatory School Dallas sexually abused students has been settled. In 2018 nine Dallas area men brought a lawsuit against the school, claiming they were sexually abused over 35 years ago when attending the school.Jesuit Dallas President Mike Earsing stood behind the victims writing to the local…MORE

Pentagon says Russian Troops are Repositioning

Pentagon says Russian Troops are Repositioning

WASHINGTON – In its most specific description of Russian forces moving away from Kyiv, the Pentagon says “less than 20 percent” of the Russian contingent in the vicinity of the Ukrainian capital are starting to “reposition.” Pentagon spokesman John Kirby gave no specific troop number on Wednesday. He said those that have begun moving away…MORE

Sen. Cornyn Leads Effort to Extend Title 42

Sen. Cornyn Leads Effort to Extend Title 42

WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) is leading efforts to extend Title 42 to help a continued surge of migrants at the southern border. “We’ve had a historic number of what are euphemistically called border encounters,” said Senator Cornyn.“The problem is, this is a hodgepodge of everything from economic migrants, to sex offenders,…MORE

Biden to Dispatch $500M More in Direct Aid to Ukraine

Biden to Dispatch $500M More in Direct Aid to Ukraine

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden has announced the U.S. will dispatch another $500 million in direct aid to Ukraine, the latest burst to Kyiv as the Russian invasion of Ukraine grinds on. The White House in a statement Wednesday said Biden told Zelenskyy, during a 55 minute call on the latest developments in the…MORE

Texas Rangers Searching for Suspect in Erath County Woman’s Murder

Texas Rangers Searching for Suspect in Erath County Woman’s Murder

DUBLIN (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Texas Rangers are asking the public to help catch a suspect in the recent murder of a woman in Erath County. 60-year-old Jesus Manuel Deleon is accused of fatally shooting the victim at her home in the 400 block of West Valley Street in Dublin on Sunday, March 27.…MORE

Reata Restaurant is Looking for a New Location

Reata Restaurant is Looking for a New Location

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)-After nearly two decades in its current space and 26 years in downtown Fort Worth, Reata Restaurant is looking for a new home … and the public is being asked for help to finding the legendary restaurant’s next North Texas location. Reata’s lease ends on June 30, 2024 and plans to honor all…MORE

Reata Restaurant is Looking for a New Location

Reata Restaurant is Looking for a New Location

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)-After nearly two decades in its current space and 26 years in downtown Fort Worth, Reata Restaurant is looking for a new home … and the public is being asked for help to finding the legendary restaurant’s next North Texas location. Reata’s lease ends on June 30, 2024 and plans to honor all…MORE