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
Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News
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
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
Oath Keepers Founder To Remain Behind Bars
Washington, DC (AP) – A federal judge in Washington has refused to free Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes from jail. Rhodes, a resident of Granbury, petitioned for release on bail while he awaits trial for allegedly plotting with other members of the Oath Keepers to attack the U.S. Capitol. Prosecutors say Rhodes and his group…… MORE
Cold Case Murder Arrest
Dallas (AP) – Dallas Police have arrested a 60 year old man for the 1984 rape and murder of a 21 year old woman. Detectives say they linked Edward Morgan to the crime through genealogical databases. He was arrested Friday, and is being held at the Dallas County jail. Morgan will face capital murder charges…… MORE
Weekend Forecast
Saturday: Mostly sunny and warmer. Winds: SW/SE 5-10. High: 66. Sunday: Mostly sunny, breezy, and warmer. Winds: S 10-25. High: 71. Presidents’ Day: Mostly cloudy and warm. Rain in the afternoon/evening (20%). Winds: S 10-25. High: 82… MORE
National Archives: Trump Took Classified Items to Mar-a-Lago
WASHINGTON (AP) – Classified information has been found in the 15 boxes of White House records that were stored at former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence. That’s according to the National Archives and Records Administration. The agency said Friday that the matter has been referred to the Justice Department. They revealed the information in response…… MORE
Biden ‘Convinced’ Putin’s Decided to Further Invade Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – U.S. President Joe Biden says he’s “convinced” that Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to launch a further invasion of Ukraine, saying Friday he has “reason to believe” it will occur in the “coming days” and will include an assault on its capital, Kyiv. Tensions are spiking along the militarized border…… MORE
North Texas Mosque to Hold Open House to Address Misconceptions of Islam
RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF) – A Richardson Mosque will host an open house for the community to clear-up misinformation about Islam. Neighbors of all backgrounds are invited to attend the Mosque Open House at the Islamic Association of North Texas Saturday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. According to organizers, the purpose of the open house is…… MORE
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Proposes Plan Surrounding Tenure to Discourage CRT
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick announced on Friday that he has a plan to address critical race theory in the next legislative session. The announcement comes after the university of Texas at Austin’s faculty council said it supports educators who teach CRT. Lt. Gov. Patrick proposes making changes surrounding tenure. “Right now…… MORE
