Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

It’s baaack!  After a Pandemic-Forced Hiatus Last Year the SFOT Returns this Fall

It’s baaack! After a Pandemic-Forced Hiatus Last Year the SFOT Returns this Fall

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – After a year hiatus, due to the covid-19 pandemic, the time-honored tradition of the State Fair of Texas is returning in all its lone star glory this fall. State Fair of Texas president, Mark Glieber said in a statement, “This year’s commemorative theme art encompasses the foundation of what the fair is…MORE

Not All Texas Republicans Are Happy About Trump’s Endorsement of Greg Abbott

Not All Texas Republicans Are Happy About Trump’s Endorsement of Greg Abbott

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott has received the endorsement of former President Donald Trump. In a written statement Trump said, “No one has done more to secure the border and keep our communities safe than Governor Abbott. Trump added that Abbott is a staunch defender of the 2nd Amendment and has made Texas…MORE

Lake Worth Closed Due to High Water Elevation, Flooding Concerns

Lake Worth Closed Due to High Water Elevation, Flooding Concerns

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Fort Worth has closed Lake Worth until further notice due to high elevation levels caused by heavy rain. This closure includes all recreational activity including boats, jet skis, kayaks, canoes, and swimming. “At the current elevation, boat wakes could cause flooding in some homes, and some boat docks could be under water,…MORE

Governor Abbott Signs Back the Blue Legislation

Governor Abbott Signs Back the Blue Legislation

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed several pieces of legislation into law on Tuesday that are aimed to stop cities from defunding the police and enhance penalties for criminal activities that interfere with or harm law enforcement. “The men and women of law enforcement put their lives on the line every day to…MORE

Senator Cornyn to Visit Southern Border Following Introduction of Bipartisan Border Legislation

Senator Cornyn to Visit Southern Border Following Introduction of Bipartisan Border Legislation

MCALLEN (WBAP/KLIF) – U.S. Senator John Cornyn will tour the Texas-Mexico border in the Rio Grande Valley on Wednesday. The Senator will be joined by Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), U.S. Representatives Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28), and Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23) following their introduction of bipartisan, bicameral border legislation. According to Cornyn, the Bipartisan Border Solutions Act responds to the surge in…MORE

Early Voting Ends Tuesday for June 5th Runoff Elections

Early Voting Ends Tuesday for June 5th Runoff Elections

NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The clock is ticking for North Texans to cast their ballots early in the June 5th city and school board runoff elections. One of the most watched races being decided are mayoral runoffs in Fort Worth and Arlington. Mattie Parker, the former Chief of Staff for Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price,…MORE

Changed By Pandemic, Many Workers Won’t Return to Old Jobs

Changed By Pandemic, Many Workers Won’t Return to Old Jobs

There’s a wild card in the push to return to pre-pandemic life: Many workers don’t want to go back to the jobs they once had. Layoffs and lockdowns, combined with enhanced unemployment benefits and stimulus checks, gave many Americans the time and the financial cushion to rethink their careers. Their former employers are hiring again…MORE

Hurricane Season Has Begun; Are you prepared?

Hurricane Season Has Begun; Are you prepared?

Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – The Atlantic hurricane season officially starts today and ends Nov. 30. After a record-breaking 2020, storm watchers have predicted a very active 2021 with an above-average chance of hurricane landfalls along the us coastline and in the Caribbean. The National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration [NOAA] expects a likely range of 13 to…MORE

FWPD: Triple Fatality Shooting in West Fort Worth Appears to be Domestic-Related

FWPD: Triple Fatality Shooting in West Fort Worth Appears to be Domestic-Related

Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth Police are investigating a triple shooting at an apartment complex in West Fort Worth overnight. Police arrived on scene in the 2900 block of Jonah Drive around 12:22am. Forth Worth Police spokesman Buddy Calzada says the incident appears to be domestic related. Officers found 3 people dead inside an…MORE