Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Federal Judge Blocks Texas Protections Against Voter Fraud

Federal Judge Blocks Texas Protections Against Voter Fraud

(WBAP/KLIF) — Voter fraud protections enacted by the Texas Legislature are being partially unwoven by a federal judge in San Antonio. U.S. District Judge Xavier Rodriguez ordered Texas not to enforce the new law preventing election officials from mailing out millions of unsolicited ballots. Harris county sought during the 2020 election to send out more…MORE

Saturday Weather Forecast

Saturday Weather Forecast

(WBAP/KLIF) – DFW AREA FORECAST FOR SATURDAY, 2-12-2022  .TODAY…CLOUDY WITH A 20% CHANCE OF SHOWERS BEFORE NOON, THEN CLEARING. TEMPERATURE FALLING TO AROUND 42.  .TONIGHT…CLEAR, WITH A LOW AROUND 30.   .TOMORROW…SUNNY, WITH A HIGH NEAR 64.   .TOMORROW NIGHT…CLEAR, WITH A LOW AROUND 36.   .MONDAY…SUNNY, WITH A HIGH NEAR 69.  (Copyright 2022 WBAP/KLIF…MORE

US Ramps Up Ukraine Warning, Says Russia May Invade Any Day

US Ramps Up Ukraine Warning, Says Russia May Invade Any Day

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Biden administration is escalating its warnings about a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine, saying it could take place at any time. And the Pentagon is sending another 3,000 troops to Eastern Europe to reassure allies. Underscoring the sense of urgency, Americans in Ukraine are being told to leave within the next…MORE

One Year Anniversary of Devastating 35W Pileup, Victims Honored in Fort Worth

One Year Anniversary of Devastating 35W Pileup, Victims Honored in Fort Worth

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- One year ago today 6 people lost their lives from a devastating crash in Fort Worth involving I-35 vehicles due to icy roads. Fort Worth city leaders, first responders, community members and families of the victims came together for a private memorial at Riverside Park, right off 35W where the crash occurred.…MORE

18-year-old Timberview High School Alleged Shooter Indicted

18-year-old Timberview High School Alleged Shooter Indicted

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- 18-year-old Timothy Simpkins, who was arrested in the Timberview high school shooting in Arlington last October has been indicted on three counts of attempted murder, three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and one count of unlawful carrying of a weapon in a prohibited place. On October 6th, Police say Simpkins…MORE

A Inmate Has Died at a Collin County Detention Facility

A Inmate Has Died at a Collin County Detention Facility

MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – A Collin County inmate was recently found dead inside the county jail. According to the Collin County Sheriff’s office, the prisoner was discovered during a 30 minute observation unresponsive lying on his bunk, inside a single-person cell. The McKinney Fire Department responded and declared the inmate dead. The Texas Rangers have been…MORE

Arrest Made, Cobra Still Missing in Grand Prairie

Arrest Made, Cobra Still Missing in Grand Prairie

GRAND PRAIRIE (WBAP/KLIF) – The Grand Prairie Police Department announced on Friday that an arrest was made in the case involving a missing cobra. The snake, which was last seen in August at a home on Cherry Street in Grand Prairie, is still on the loose. According to Grand Prairie Police, Officers arrested 23-year-old Lawrence…MORE

9 Officers Hurt in ‘Ambush,’ Shootout at Phoenix Home

9 Officers Hurt in ‘Ambush,’ Shootout at Phoenix Home

PHOENIX (AP) — A man ambushed a police officer who responded to a call at a Phoenix home early Friday, shooting him several times, then rained more gunfire on other officers who tried to rescue a baby that had been placed outside. In all, five officers were shot, including four who were wounded while trying…MORE

Texas AG Sues Biden Administration Over Minimum Wage Hike for Federal Workers

Texas AG Sues Biden Administration Over Minimum Wage Hike for Federal Workers

Victoria, TX (WBAP/KLIP) – Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed another lawsuit against the Biden administration. This time over an executive order issued last month mandating an increase in the minimum wage for federal contractors. Paxton alleges overreach in the order that raises the wage from $7.25 and hour to $15.00 per hour. Paxton says…MORE

Police: Everman HS Students Arrested After Alleged Robbery Near Campus; Gun Recovered

Police: Everman HS Students Arrested After Alleged Robbery Near Campus; Gun Recovered

Everman, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Several Everman High School students were arrested on Thursday on suspicion of robbing a nearby store at gunpoint and returning to campus with the gun. Around 1pm, a robbery at a Dollar Tree on Race Street and Everman Parkway was reported by Fort Worth Police. As a precaution, Everman High School…MORE