Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Governor Abbott Blasts President Biden Over Conditions at Unaccompanied Minor Facilities

Governor Abbott Blasts President Biden Over Conditions at Unaccompanied Minor Facilities

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott blasted the Biden Administration on Friday over conditions of the federally run unaccompanied minor facilities in Texas caused by sudden surge of minors coming across the border. According to the Governor, the water at the federally run unaccompanied minor facility in Midland was not proven safe prior to placing children…MORE

Wanted Arkansas Man Accused of Serious Felonies Shot and Killed by Arlington Police

Wanted Arkansas Man Accused of Serious Felonies Shot and Killed by Arlington Police

ARLINGTON  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Arlington Police are investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting Thursday in connection to a an Arkansas man wanted for serious felonies. The department said it’s Fugitive Unit was asked to help locate a felony suspect wanted on several serious offenses including five counts of rape and six counts of sexual indecency with…MORE

US to Hit President Biden’s Goal of 100 Million Vaccinations Early

US to Hit President Biden’s Goal of 100 Million Vaccinations Early

WASHINGTON (AP) – With the U.S. closing in on President Joe Biden’s goal of injecting 100 million coronavirus vaccinations weeks ahead of his target date, officials say the nation is now in position to help supply neighbors Canada and Mexico with shots. The Biden administration announced the outlines of a plan to “loan” vaccines to…MORE

Emergency Sites For Migrant Children Raising Safety Concerns

Emergency Sites For Migrant Children Raising Safety Concerns

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — The U.S. government has stopped taking immigrant teenagers to a converted camp for oil field workers in West Texas as it faces questions about the safety of emergency sites it is quickly setting up to hold children crossing the southern border. The Associated Press has learned that the converted camp has…MORE

NFL Reviewing Sex Assault Claims Against Texans QB Watson

NFL Reviewing Sex Assault Claims Against Texans QB Watson

DALLAS (AP) – The NFL says it’s investigating allegations that Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson sexually assaulted multiple women after three massage therapists filed lawsuits against the star player. Watson has broadly denied that he acted inappropriately and says he looks forward to clearing his name. The lawsuits were filed this week. The women are…MORE

Texas Lt. Governor Calling On Gov. Abbott To Fix Electric Bills

Texas Lt. Governor Calling On Gov. Abbott To Fix Electric Bills

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) –Billions of dollars in electric overcharges are in danger of not be refunded from the winter storm in February if the legislature or governor don’t act soon. “We need to correct it. It’s wrong. You just can’t walk down the road and say maybe it was wrong; maybe it was right,” according to…MORE

Texas Rangers Launches New Fellowship Program for Charley Pride’s Legacy to Live On

Texas Rangers Launches New Fellowship Program for Charley Pride’s Legacy to Live On

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)-The Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation is launching a Charley Pride Fellowship Program, offering rising college Juniors and Seniors a ten-week internship opportunity with the team’s front office. The new Fellowship Program honors the late Country Music legend, who had a strong connection to the Texas Rangers organization for more than 50 years. The details…MORE