Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Winter Storm Warning Through 6pm THURS …

Winter Storm Warning Through 6pm THURS …

Winter STORM WARNING NOW through 6pm THURS…..(Light freezing rain/Freezing rain could make the roads, bridges & overpasses slick * WHAT…Periods of light freezing rain and freezing drizzle. Somesleet possible in thunderstorms. Ice accumulations of one-tenthto one-quarter of an inch. Sleet accumulations up to one-tenthof an inch. Conditions will deteriorate late tonight intoThursday morning. * WHERE…From…MORE

Early Voting Appears to Boost Confidence of Texas Voters

Early Voting Appears to Boost Confidence of Texas Voters

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The early voting period appears to be bringing a sense of confidence to some Texas voters. A new election law, passed in 2021, is now in effect and includes changes to mail-in voting requirements and early voting hours. According to a new UT Tyler-Dallas Morning News poll, 70% of Texas voters are…MORE

New Census Director Has Faith in Quality of 2020 Numbers

New Census Director Has Faith in Quality of 2020 Numbers

UNDATED (AP) The new U.S. Census Bureau director says he is listening to the concerns of data users and policymakers, and the agency is making permanent community outreach efforts, in an effort to restore any trust that was lost following attempts by the Trump administration to politicize the nation’s head count. Robert Santos said Monday…MORE

Biden Announces Sanctions Against Russian Oligarchs, Banks

Biden Announces Sanctions Against Russian Oligarchs, Banks

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden says the U.S. will be sanctioning Russian oligarchs and their families, as well as Russian sovereign debt in retaliation for the country’s invasion of Ukraine. Speaking at the White House on Tuesday, Biden said those sanctions were just the “first tranche” of what the U.S. and its allies stand ready…MORE

TSA Hiring Officers at DFW and Love Field

TSA Hiring Officers at DFW and Love Field

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Transportation Security Administration is holding a joint recruiting event on February 22 and 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to assist individuals interested in a career as a Transportation Security Officer at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field Airport. Previous law enforcement experience is not required for…MORE

Jury Finds Three Men Guilty of Federal Hate Crimes Charges in Ahmaud Arbery Killing

Jury Finds Three Men Guilty of Federal Hate Crimes Charges in Ahmaud Arbery Killing

BRUNSWICK, Ga. (WBAP/KLIF News) – After hours of deliberations in a Georgia courtroom, a jury found three men convicted of murder in Ahmaud Arbery’s shooting guilty of federal hate crimes. The verdict came down Tuesday morning in a case that gained national attention. Jurors found Greg and Travis McMichael and neighbor William “Roddie” Bryan violated…MORE

Winter Weather Advisory 6am Wednesday through 6pm Thursday

Winter Weather Advisory 6am Wednesday through 6pm Thursday

Today|Partly to mostly cloudy skies with scattered thunderstorms early during the morning. Morning high of 66F with temps falling to near 50. Quite breezy… Winds NW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50%. Tonight|Partly cloudy this evening, then becoming cloudy after midnight. MUCH COLDER….Low 29F. Winds N at 15 to 25 mph. Tomorrow|Cloudy…MORE

‘Growling prowler’ Arrested in Denton

‘Growling prowler’ Arrested in Denton

Denton, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Police have arrested a suspected prowler accused of growling at and exposing himself to residents in South Denton. Police say that between Sunday and Monday, there were four separate calls about a prowler in the area of Woodbrook Street near South Lakes Park. Witnesses say the suspect quickly ran off after…MORE

Paxton Whistlerblowers Say He’s ‘Lying’ to Texans

Paxton Whistlerblowers Say He’s ‘Lying’ to Texans

Austin, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Fomer staffers of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office blasted him issued a rare public statement as legal proceedings continue in their whistleblower case. The group accuses Paxton of lying about them and the investigation according ot the Texas Tribune. The statement reads in part, “The most basic qualifications of an attorney…MORE

$250,000 Reward for Missing San Antonio Toddler Lina Sadar Khil

$250,000 Reward for Missing San Antonio Toddler Lina Sadar Khil

SAN ANTONIO (WBAP/KLIF News) – The reward to find a 4-year-old who vanished from a playground in San Antonio two months ago has increased to $250,000. Lina Sadar Khil was last seen on the playground at the Villa Del Cabo apartment complex, where her family lives, on December 20. Police issued an Amber Alert after…MORE