Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

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

Border Crossings Rise as US Nears Decision on Asylum Limits

Border Crossings Rise as US Nears Decision on Asylum Limits

SAN ANTONIO (AP) – The U.S. Border Patrol chief says about 7,000 migrants are being stopped crossing the border daily from Mexico. It marks a sharp increase from February and comes as the Biden administration nears a decision on whether to end sweeping asylum restrictions designed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Chief Raul Ortiz…MORE

Police asking for Public’s Help in Shooting Death of Dallas Toddler

Police asking for Public’s Help in Shooting Death of Dallas Toddler

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Department is asking for the public’s help in the investigation into the death of a 3-year-old boy. According to DPD, on Monday, staff at Medical City in Dallas reported that a child had been shot in the face. When Officers got there they were told by the child’s mother…MORE

Relief for Kyiv? Russia Vows to Scale Back Near the Capital

Relief for Kyiv? Russia Vows to Scale Back Near the Capital

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Russia’s military says it will “fundamentally” cut back operations near Ukraine’s capital and a northern city, as talks brought a possible deal to end a grinding war into view. Russia’s deputy defense minister said Tuesday that the move was meant to increase trust in the talks after several rounds of failed…MORE

One Arrested, Another on the Loose in Theft of Amazon Vans

One Arrested, Another on the Loose in Theft of Amazon Vans

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Department said on Tuesday that five Amazon vans recently stolen in the city have been found. So have one of the two suspects. According to DPD, on March 25, Southeast Patrol’s CRT Team located 42-year-old Nakemia Bryant on the 2900 block of Cottonwood Lane, arresting her on an outstanding…MORE

Fort Worth ISD Using Billboards in Oklahoma and Louisiana to Recruit Talent

Fort Worth ISD Using Billboards in Oklahoma and Louisiana to Recruit Talent

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – As Fort Worth ISD, like many North Texas districts, continues to deal with a teacher shortage, officials have taken their recruiting efforts beyond state lines. Drivers in Oklahoma and Louisiana are seeing digital and print billboards highlighting available positions for first-year teachers that pay up to $69,000. Fort Worth…MORE