Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Texas Man Dies in Fall on Snowy California Mountain

Texas Man Dies in Fall on Snowy California Mountain

LONE PINE, Calif. (AP) – Authorities say a Texas man has died after falling to his death while hiking California’s Mount Whitney. The Inyo County Sheriff’s Office says the body of 36-year-old Saulo Escalante of Conroe was found Tuesday in a steep, snowy chute. Escalante had gone on a day hike on the Sierra Nevada…MORE

Former President George W. Bush Uses Portraits to Convey Message on Immigration

Former President George W. Bush Uses Portraits to Convey Message on Immigration

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Former President George W. Bush is highlighting the issue of immigration in a new exhibit inside the Bush Center on the SMU campus. Through the exhibit, the former President spotlights the journeys of America’s immigrants and the contributions they have made to daily American life. Through 43 powerful four-color portraits personally painted…MORE

Dallas Love Field Prepares for Multi-Month Runway Closure

Dallas Love Field Prepares for Multi-Month Runway Closure

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Love Field Airport is moving forward with a runway renovation that was delayed due to the financial impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. “This is a project we’ve known is coming up for a long time,” said airport spokesperson, Chris Perry. “It got pushed back a little back during the downturn of…MORE

Department of Justice Opens Investigation Into Minneapolis Police Department’s Practices

Department of Justice Opens Investigation Into Minneapolis Police Department’s Practices

WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Department of Justice has opened a sweeping investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department. The Wednesday announcement came 24 hours after of the conviction of former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin on second and third-degree murder charges and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd last May. Attorney General Merrick Garland…MORE

Texas COVID Stats Slightly Up; Young People Hit Harder by Variants; TAMU Chimes In

Texas COVID Stats Slightly Up; Young People Hit Harder by Variants; TAMU Chimes In

Austin, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – State health officials on Tuesday reported above-average numbers of new COVID-19 cases and deaths. The Texas Department of State Health Services reported almost 4,400 new cases and 59 new deaths Tuesday. Johns Hopkins University (JHU) researchers have calculated rolling seven-day averages of almost 3,400 cases and 55 deaths daily. Among 13…MORE

Seagoville Police: Staged Abduction Triggered Amber Alert; Plano Man Arrested

Seagoville Police: Staged Abduction Triggered Amber Alert; Plano Man Arrested

Seagoville, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A Plano man has been arrested in connection with a staged abduction stemming from an Amber Alert issued early Monday. Seagoville Police early Monday issued an Amber Alert for two East Texas girls — 16-year old Devany Betancourt and 17-year old Marina Nelson (pictured right) — after the girls were were…MORE

American Airlines to Return Beverage Service to Flights

American Airlines to Return Beverage Service to Flights

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – American Airlines announced this week that drink service will return to flights beginning next month. The service was suspended for months over precautions surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. Starting May 1, American Airlines will reintroduce full beverage service in all domestic premium cabins. Starting June 1, beverage service, including canned drinks, juice…MORE