Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Governor Abbott Encourages Russian Boycott

Governor Abbott Encourages Russian Boycott

(WBAP/KLIF) — Governor Greg Abbott has come out in support of Ukraine as he has asked all Texas retailers to boycott Russian products. Abbott made the announcement via Twitter, Saturday afternoon, saying “I’ve asked the members of the Texas Restaurant Association, Texas Package Stores Association, and all Texas retailers to voluntarily remove all Rrussian products…MORE

Ukraine Fights Back; Putin Threatens Finland and Swedish “NATO” Notions

(CBS News, Associated Press; WBAP/KLIF) Fake online information campaigns that appear to be launched by Russia do not seem to be garnering much credit, at least inside Ukraine. Ukraine’s President Zelensky has responded to Russian online claims that he called for the Ukrainian military to give up with an online cell phone video of himself,…MORE

Weekend Forecasts

Saturday: Cloudy and chilly with scattered rain (60%). Winds: N 5-10. High: 41. Sunday: Mostly sunny and cool. Winds: N 10-20. High: 56.MORE

What Does Texas’ Data on Abortions Say About Law?

What Does Texas’ Data on Abortions Say About Law?

DALLAS (AP) – Texas has released data showing a marked drop in abortions at clinics in the state in the first month under the nation’s strictest abortion law, but that only tells part of the story. A study released Friday showing a jump in requests from Texans for abortion pills by mail is helping complete…MORE

Ukrainians in North Texas Rally for their Native Country

Ukrainians in North Texas Rally for their Native Country

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Ukrainians living in North Texas held a rally in support of their native country late Friday in Downtown Dallas. A caravan of cars draped in blue and yellow Ukrainian flags and banners honked their horns at a crowd of supporters holding banners that read “Stop killing my family,” and “no war.” “My…MORE

Fort Worth Amber Alert Ends; Girl Found Safe in New Mexico

Fort Worth Amber Alert Ends; Girl Found Safe in New Mexico

UPDATE: 1:30 P.M. (WBAP/KLIF) – The Fort Worth Police Department announced that the 11-month-old girl was found safe in New Mexico and was being returned to her mother. Her biological father, Lancelot Zaire Dawkins, was arrested and is facing multiple charges. Copyright 2022. WBAP/KLIF News. All Rights Reserved. (WBAP/KLIF) — The Fort Worth Police Department…MORE

Biden Nominates Ketanji Brown Jackson for Supreme Court

Biden Nominates Ketanji Brown Jackson for Supreme Court

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden has nominated federal appeals court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to be the first Black woman on the Supreme Court. In selecting Jackson, Biden delivers on a campaign promise, moving to further diversify a court that was made up entirely of white men for almost two centuries. Jackson is an…MORE

Teacher Resigns for Saying Conservative Christians Should Get COVID & Die

Teacher Resigns for Saying Conservative Christians Should Get COVID & Die

(WBAP/KLIF) — A North Texas middle school teacher has resigned after comments made in a school hallway about COVID-19 vaccines. A video surfaced online of a Colleyville Middle School teacher talking with two other colleagues in a high traffic area. In the video, the teacher shared her political views about COVID-19 vaccines and said conservative…MORE

Families Blame Police in Deaths of Innocent Bystanders

Families Blame Police in Deaths of Innocent Bystanders

(WBAP/KLIF) — The families of two Houston residents killed in a series of recent traffic accidents involving local law enforcement blame a lack of officer training. The families say they believe their loved ones’ deaths are part of an ongoing problem with police pursuits and driver training.  However, the head of the Houston Police Union…MORE

Dallas Morning News Hires New Editor

Dallas Morning News Hires New Editor

(WBAP/KLIF) — The Dallas Morning News has named Tampa Bay Times senior editor Amy Hollyfield its new managing editor. The newspaper reported, Thursday, that Hollyfield would succeed Keith Campbell, who retired in December. The 51-year-old journalist will oversee day-to-day newsroom operations when she takes over next month. In 20 years at the Times, Hollyfield helped…MORE