Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Dallas Police Release Photo of Truck Involved in Deadly Hit and Run

Dallas Police Release Photo of Truck Involved in Deadly Hit and Run

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas Police are hoping the release of a photo of the truck involved in a deadly hit and run will help catch the suspect. The fatal accident happened January 1 around 12:00 a.m. at 2600 Commerce Street. The victim was standing in the left-center of the road watching fireworks when the…MORE

No timeout, no challenge for Cowboys after apparent fumble

No timeout, no challenge for Cowboys after apparent fumble

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys were out of timeouts and couldn’t challenge an apparent fumble that likely would have given them the ball back with just over 2 1/2 minutes left in Sunday’s game. Instead, Arizona got a first down on the next play and ran out the clock, beating the NFC East…MORE

Capitol Rioters’ Tears, Remorse Don’t Spare Them From Jail

Capitol Rioters’ Tears, Remorse Don’t Spare Them From Jail

WASHINGTON (AP) – Many rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol a year ago are shedding tears and expressing remorse when judges sentence them for their part in the insurrection. But their excuses for joining the mob often fall flat in the face of overwhelmingly contradictory evidence. Judges have sentenced 71 defendants who pleaded guilty to…MORE

Sunday Weather Forecast

Sunday: Very cold and breezy. High:38. Winds: NW 10-20 mph, G30 mph. Monday: Not as cold, but still chilly. Mostly sunny. High:49. Winds: S 5-10.MORE

New Year Brings More Canceled Flights for Air Travelers

New Year Brings More Canceled Flights for Air Travelers

UNDATED (AP) The new year is bringing more of the same old misery that air travelers in the United States have been enduring for more than a week. Airlines are blaming wintry weather and high numbers of sickouts due to the rising number of COVID-19 infections around the country. According to tracking service FlightAware, more…MORE

Former Dallas Cowboy And NFL Coach Dan Reeves Dies

Former Dallas Cowboy And NFL Coach Dan Reeves Dies

Atlanta (WBAP/KLIF) – Former Dallas Cowboys running back, and successful NFL coach Dan Reeves has died. Reeves family announced he died peacefully early Saturday morning of complications from a long illness. He was 77 years old. Reeves played eight season for the Cowboys, and was part of the team that won Super Bowl VI in…MORE

Texas Secretary of State Releases Preliminary Findings of 2020 Election Audit

Texas Secretary of State Releases Preliminary Findings of 2020 Election Audit

(WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Secretary of State officials released their preliminary findings of an investigation into the state’s 2020 election results on Friday, Dec. 31. The audit revealed that out of almost four million votes cast in Dallas, Collin, Tarrant, and Harris counties, just 17 were deceased votes, and 60 were considered duplicate votes. A total…MORE

US and Russia Face Deep Differences Ahead of Ukraine Talks

US and Russia Face Deep Differences Ahead of Ukraine Talks

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) – After tough talk between Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin over the Russian troop buildup on the Ukraine border, both sides insist they are hopeful that a pathway to easing tensions could open during diplomatic talks set for January. But with less than two weeks to go before senior U.S. and…MORE

Actress Betty White Dies at 99

Actress Betty White Dies at 99

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Actress Betty White, whose saucy, up-for-anything charm made her a television mainstay for more than 60 years, has died. She was 99. Her witty style gave life to a roster of quirky characters over more than a half-century. They included the oddball Rose Nylund in “The Golden Girls” and the outspoken…MORE

Governor Abbott Requests Federally-Supported COVID-19 Testing Sites

Governor Abbott Requests Federally-Supported COVID-19 Testing Sites

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott announced on Friday that Texas has requested resources for federally-supported testing locations and medical personnel and additional federal allocations of monoclonal antibodies. The request comes amid a significant spike in COVID cases in some of the state’s largest counties. “Detecting COVID-19 and preventing COVID-related hospitalizations are critical to our…MORE