Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Open Air Entertainment Venue Coming to City of Allen

Open Air Entertainment Venue Coming to City of Allen

Allen (WBAP/KLIF)- The HUB, a Texas-based developer of entertainment districts, recently broke ground on its new venue at The Farm in Allen, a 135-acre mixed-use destination developed by JaRyCo. The open-air entertainment venue is The HUB’s first Texas location. The HUB at The Farm, known for its inaugural location at scenic 30A near Seaside and…MORE

Dallas County Judge Faces Criticism for Lowering Bail, then Raising it for Murder Suspect

Dallas County Judge Faces Criticism for Lowering Bail, then Raising it for Murder Suspect

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- A Dallas County judge facing criticism after reducing bail for a murder suspect after the defense argued the suspect couldn’t afford it. Judge Chika Anyiam decreased suspect Julio Guerrero’s bail from $2 million to $510,000. This 75% reduction would’ve allowed Guerrero to post $51,000 cash bond to be released from Dallas County jail.After…MORE

Biden Sending More Anti-aircraft Systems, Drones to Ukraine

Biden Sending More Anti-aircraft Systems, Drones to Ukraine

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden said Wednesday the U.S. is sending more anti-aircraft, anti-armor weapons and drones to Ukraine to assist in its defense against Russia. The president’s comments came as he formally announced his administration was sending an additional $800 million in military assistance to Ukraine. About $1 billion in military aid has…MORE

Ukraine’s President Addresses the US Congress [WATCH]

Ukraine’s President Addresses the US Congress [WATCH]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will deliver a virtual address to Congress this morning . It’s part of a series of high-profile speeches from a leader working to rally support as the Russian invasion of his country intensifies. “It’s such a privilege to have this leader of this country, where these people are fighting for…MORE

Pfizer Asks US to Allow 4th COVID Vaccine Dose for Seniors

Pfizer Asks US to Allow 4th COVID Vaccine Dose for Seniors

WASHINGTON (AP) – Pfizer and its partner BioNTech asked U.S. regulators to authorize an additional booster dose of their COVID-19 vaccine for seniors. That would add a fourth shot to the regimen for adults over 65, who currently get a primary series of two shots, followed months later by a booster dose. If the government…MORE

Ukraine Sees Room for Compromise, as 20,000 Escape Mariupol

Ukraine Sees Room for Compromise, as 20,000 Escape Mariupol

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine said it saw possible room for compromise Tuesday in talks with Russia, while Moscow’s forces stepped up their bombardment of Kyiv, and an estimated 20,000 civilians fled the desperately encircled port city of Mariupol by way of a humanitarian corridor. The fast-moving developments on the diplomatic front and on the…MORE

Dallas Police Chief Praises Actions of Officers Involved in Chase and Shootout

Dallas Police Chief Praises Actions of Officers Involved in Chase and Shootout

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – 38 Shell casings were recovered in a parking lot following a shootout between Dallas Police officers and a suspect over the weekend. Police Chief Eddie Garcia says 14 of the shots were fired by the suspect, 34-year-old Seth Michael Anderson, who was ultimately arrested. Garcia added that “suspects and criminals seem to…MORE

White House: Biden will Travel to Europe for Ukraine Talks

White House: Biden will Travel to Europe for Ukraine Talks

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden will travel to Europe next week for face-to-face talks with European leaders about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, White House press secretary Jen Psaki announced Tuesday. Biden will meet with NATO and European leaders in Brussels on March 24. The trip follows on Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit to…MORE

Fort Hood Soldier Dies During Training in California’s Mojave Desert

Fort Hood Soldier Dies During Training in California’s Mojave Desert

FORT HOOD (WBAP/KLIF News) – The US Army is investigating the death of a Fort Hood soldier during a training session in California’s Mojave Desert. Officials at Fort Hood said 23-year-old Spc. Joseph M. Meitl Jr. died March 10 at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin. Meitl joined the Army in May of 2020…MORE