Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

New Eviction Moratorium in Effect for Communities with High Covid-19 Transmission

New Eviction Moratorium in Effect for Communities with High Covid-19 Transmission

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The Biden Administration issued a new eviction moratorium that remains in effect through Oct. 3. The cdc announced a limited eviction moratorium for renters living in communities experiencing substantial or high transmission of Covid-19, covering an estimated 80% of all U.S counties and 90% of all renters. The moratorium requires renters to provide…MORE

Texas COVID-19 Wave is Climbing More Steeply Than Past Waves

Texas COVID-19 Wave is Climbing More Steeply Than Past Waves

DALLAS (AP) — The increasing rates of new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in Texas are showing steeper jumps than past surges, state health officials said Wednesday as they stressed the need to be fully vaccinated to slow the state’s third wave brought on by the delta variant. In a video conference, Chris Van Deusen,…MORE

J.J. Koch Sues Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins

J.J. Koch Sues Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins

(WBAP/KLIF) — A Dallas County Commissioner is suing Judge Clay Jenkins for banishing him from a meeting for not wearing a mask.  Jenkins ordered a bailiff to remove J.J. Koch from the county commissioner’s meeting for refusing to don a mask. Koch appeared on WBAP’s “Chris Krok Show” Wednesday night to say that Jenkins is “power…MORE

Cobra snake on the loose in Grand Prairie

Cobra snake on the loose in Grand Prairie

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Animal Services is continuing its search to find a missing cobra snake. On Tuesday, Grand Prairie Animal Services responded to a report of a missing snake from a residence in the 1800 block of Cherry Street. The owner noticed his venomous West African Banded Cobra snake, permitted by the State of Texas Parks…MORE

More North Texas Hospitals Require COVID-19 Vaccine for Employees

More North Texas Hospitals Require COVID-19 Vaccine for Employees

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Two of the major children’s hospitals in DFW announced on Wednesday that they will require the COVID-19 vaccine for employees. Children’s Health in Dallas said all employees must be vaccinated by October 1. Cook Children’s Health Care System in Fort Worth said every employee, physician, provider, credentialed staff, student, volunteer, contractor and…MORE

Push to Oust Cuomo Gathers Force as Prosecutors Also Eye Him

Push to Oust Cuomo Gathers Force as Prosecutors Also Eye Him

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – New York’s legislative leaders are signaling that Governor Andrew Cuomo could swiftly face an impeachment trial if he doesn’t resign over investigative findings that he sexually harassed at least 11 women. A growing number of prosecutors also are looking at his conduct. The Democratic governor denies that he made any inappropriate…MORE

Governor Abbott says Mandates During a Pandemic are “Wrong”

Governor Abbott says Mandates During a Pandemic are “Wrong”

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott delivered remarks at the Asian American Hotel Owners Association’s National Convention and Trade Show in Dallas on Wednesday. During his remarks, the Governor highlighted achievements of the 87th Legislative Session, including COVID-19 liability protections for businesses, anti-human trafficking efforts, and legislation that exempts forgiven paycheck protection program loans…MORE

Dallas Police Seek Public Help to Catch Serial Bank Robber

Dallas Police Seek Public Help to Catch Serial Bank Robber

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas Police are asking the public to help identify the suspect in a series of bank robberies. Investigators said the man has hit these four banks from June 21 to August 2nd: June 21, 2021, Wells Fargo at 8448 Abrams Road July 12, 2021, Wells Fargo at 14999 Preston Road August 2,…MORE

Belarus Olympic Sprinter Arrives in Vienna Amid Safety Fears

Belarus Olympic Sprinter Arrives in Vienna Amid Safety Fears

MOSCOW (AP) — A Belarusian sprinter left Tokyo en route to Europe on Wednesday after resisting an attempt by her Olympic team’s officials to send her home to Belarus, where the athlete said she could be in danger from authorities who have relentlessly cracked down on dissent. Krystsina Tsimanouskaya boarded a plane at Tokyo’s Narita…MORE