Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Suspect Shot & Killed by 3 Texas Officers Pulled Gun

Suspect Shot & Killed by 3 Texas Officers Pulled Gun

SAN ANTONIO (AP) – Three San Antonio officers fatally shot a 27-year-old man who police say pulled a gun on them Monday afternoon, leaving a family wanting answers and a community on edge. Police Chief William McManus said the officers were on routine patrol in the vicinity of North Hamilton and West Laurel, near Woodlawn…MORE

Early Spring Storm Brings Possible Tornado Sighting near Leonard NE of the DFW

Early Spring Storm Brings Possible Tornado Sighting near Leonard NE of the DFW

Leorard, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Storms moving through the North Texas area Monday evening dropped hail in many areas along with high wind gusts. There were reports of a tornado sighting west of Leonard about 35 minuutes northeast of McKinney, and there was damage to buildings and fences along Highway 78 however no injuries were reported.…MORE

Fellow SMU Alum and Friend Remembering Journalist Killed in Ukraine

Fellow SMU Alum and Friend Remembering Journalist Killed in Ukraine

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The Dallas community is mourning the loss of SMU graduate and journalist 50-year-old Brent Renaud who was shot to death in Ukraine over the weekend. Renaud worked as part of a Peabody Documentary film that was capturing footage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We join in mourning the loss of alumnus Brent…MORE

Trial Begins to Approve Irving-Based Boy Scouts of America’s Reorganization Plan

Trial Begins to Approve Irving-Based Boy Scouts of America’s Reorganization Plan

DOVER, Del. (WBAP/KLIF News) – There are new developments in the ongoing saga of Boy Scouts of America’s plan to reorganize as it faces a staggering number of child sex abuse allegations and lawsuits. After more than two years of legal wrangling, the trial for the Irving-based organization started Monday as it seeks to release…MORE

‘Tears for Ukraine’ Song Uniting the World [WATCH]

‘Tears for Ukraine’ Song Uniting the World [WATCH]

Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – A call is going out to the radio industry to unite for Ukraine. Publishers of the song “Tears For Ukraine” co-written by artists Billy Craig and Matt Jacobs, say the heartfelt song is meant to bring the world together to keep focus on Ukraine until the situation is resolved fully. B. Eric Rhoads,…MORE

SUNDAY FORECAST

Sunday: Mostly sunny, breezy, and warmer. High: 67. Winds: S 15-25 Monday: Partly sunny and breezy. Spotty evening t-storms (20%) possible. High: 75. Winds: S 15-25. Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 70. Winds: N 10-20.MORE

Weekend Weather Forecast

Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant. Winds: N 5-15. High: 55. Sunday: Sunny and warmer. Winds: S 5-15. High: 67.MORE

Willie Nelson Loses His Older Sister

Willie Nelson Loses His Older Sister

(WBAP/KLIF) — Country music legend Willie Nelson has lost his older sister. Bobbie Nelson was originally a member of the ‘Willie Nelson & Family Band’, playing piano for more than 50 years. She also released her debut album in 2007, titled “Autobiography”. In a released statement, the Nelson family said Bobbie passed away peacefully on…MORE

Oil Companies Oppose Nuclear Waste Storage in West Texas

Oil Companies Oppose Nuclear Waste Storage in West Texas

(WBAP/KLIF) — Companies operating in the most active oilfield in the United States are the latest opponents of plans to store nuclear waste from commercial power plants in Texas’ Permian Basin. There are plans to build interim storage facilities for the radioactive waste – one in West Texas and the other in Southeastern New Mexico.…MORE