Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Dallas County Adjusts COVID-19 Threat Level

Dallas County Adjusts COVID-19 Threat Level

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Guidance is changing as COVID-19 trends continue to fall in Dallas County. The county’s Public Health Committee adjusted the COVID threat level from Red, stay at home, to Orange, Extreme Caution, as the number of COVID cases and hospitalizations is dropping. County Judge Clay Jenkins said on Monday that doctors now believe…MORE

Euless Police Investigating Weekend Hit-and-Run

Euless Police Investigating Weekend Hit-and-Run

EULESS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Euless Police are investigating a weekend hit-and-run crash that left a woman critically injured. After putting out a call to the public to help identify the driver of a dark-colored Chevrolet Silverado or GMC extended cab pickup truck on Sunday, the department announced Monday morning that the person of interest had…MORE

Denton: Another Move Afoot to Decriminalize Low Level Marijuana Crimes

Denton: Another Move Afoot to Decriminalize Low Level Marijuana Crimes

Denton (WBAP/KLIF) – There is another effort in Denton to take the sting out of low level marijuana offenses. An advocacy group known as ‘Decriminalize Denton‘ has launched a petition drive to get the measure on the November ballot. The specific ordinance reads in part, with limited exceptions, “officers shall not issue citations or make…MORE

Kennedale ISD: Water Main Break Causes Extensive Damage at Middle School [WATCH]

Kennedale ISD: Water Main Break Causes Extensive Damage at Middle School [WATCH]

Kennedale, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Extensive flood damage at Kennedale ISD’s James Arthur Intermediate School has forced a cancellation of classes until further notice after a water main break destroyed 10 classrooms. The damage was discovered Sunday, capping off more of a rough 2 years according KISD Superintendent Chad Gee. The Kennedale ISD board will hold…MORE

Cloudy and warm … with showers this afternoon

Cloudy and warm … with showers this afternoon

Today| Cloudy this morning. A few showers developing during the afternoon. High 77F. Winds S at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 30%. Higher wind gusts possible. Tonight| Showers, with winds diminishing overnight. Thunder possible. Low 64F. Winds SSW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50%. Tomorrow| Partly cloudy skies. High 69F.…MORE

Rents Reach ‘Insane’ Levels Across US With No End in Sight

Rents Reach ‘Insane’ Levels Across US With No End in Sight

UNDATED (AP) – Rents have exploded across the country, causing many to fall behind on payments, dig deep into their savings or downsize to subpar units. According to Realtor.com, median rent rose an astounding 19.3% from December 2020 to December 2021 in the 50 largest metro areas in the U.S. Experts say many factors are…MORE

Armed Bandits Hit Two Dallas Pharmacies

Armed Bandits Hit Two Dallas Pharmacies

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Police are looking for a pair of armed robbers who may have held up two pharmacies Saturday morning. The first robbery occurred a little after 5:00 AM in a CVS Pharmacy near Preston Road and Forest Lane. The second robbery occurred about 40 minutes later in a Walgreens at the intersection…MORE

Sunday/Monday Forecast

Sunday: Partly sunny, breezy, and warmer. High: 70. Winds: S 10-25. Monday/Presidents’ Day: Mostly cloudy and warm. Rain in the afternoon/evening (20%). High: 82. Winds: S 10-25. Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and cooler. Lingering morning rain (30%). High: 70. Winds: S becoming N 15-25.MORE

Adlene Harrison, Dallas’ First Ever Woman Mayor, Dies at 98.

Adlene Harrison, Dallas’ First Ever Woman Mayor, Dies at 98.

(WBAP/KLIF) – The first ever woman to serve as Dallas mayor has passed away. Adlene Harrison died of natural causes Saturday morning. She’s most known for serving as Dallas’ acting mayor in 1976, but was also played a pivotal role in the development of Dallas-Area Rapid Transit, serving as the first chair of DART’s board.…MORE

Russia Conducts Missile Tests as World Leaders Meet in Europe

Russia Conducts Missile Tests as World Leaders Meet in Europe

ASSOCIATED PRESS – Russia is reported to be conducting missile tests as an estimated 190-thousand Russian troops continue to embrace the borders of Ukraine. World leaders are meeting in Germany to discuss the escalating situation and likelihood of war, or signs Russia is poised to invade Ukraine. To Ukrainian military officials came under a shelling…MORE