Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Republican Group Calls for Accountability, Launches Billboard Campaign in DFW

Republican Group Calls for Accountability, Launches Billboard Campaign in DFW

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A Republican led group is calling for accountability within the Republican party. “It’s a Republican leaning group who is really looking to get back to a form of more conservatism, normalcy, traditional values of what I would say was the former Republican party, not the Trumpism party that we are seeing today,” Republican…MORE

Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia Officially On-Duty

Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia Officially On-Duty

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Newly hired Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia is officially on duty. Chief Garcia began his first day on the job Wednesday with a simple Tweet reading, “let’s roll.” Not just day one process, but everyday process…… we all gotta have a system! Rise and Grind @DallasPD !!!! Let’s roll! pic.twitter.com/uKwIwEEKtH — Eddie…MORE

WATCH: Memorial For U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who was Killed In Deadly D.C. Riot, Held in Capitol Rotunda

WATCH: Memorial For U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who was Killed In Deadly D.C. Riot, Held in Capitol Rotunda

WASHINGTON D.C. (WBAP/KLIF News) – President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, members of Congress, and members of law enforcement in Washington D.C. paid tribute to slain U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick in the Capitol Rotunda Wednesday morning. Sicknick died as a result of injuries sustained during the deadly riot at the Capitiol on…MORE

Texas-Based ExxonMobil Reports Its Biggest Losses in History in 2020

Texas-Based ExxonMobil Reports Its Biggest Losses in History in 2020

DALLAS (AP) – Oil giants Exxon and BP have reported staggering losses for 2020 as the pandemic crushed energy demand and caused oil prices to tumble. Exxon Mobil on Tuesday reported the biggest losses in its history – nearly $20.1 billion for the fourth quarter and $22.4 billion for the full year. Most of that…MORE

AMBER ALERT: Celina Police Are Searching for 2-Year old Levy Pugh

AMBER ALERT: Celina Police Are Searching for 2-Year old Levy Pugh

UPDATED 8:25AM  2/3/21 Celina (WBAP/KLIF) – An Aamber Alert continues for a 2-year Levy Pugh, a Collin county toddler who police say was abducted by his father during a disturbance at his ex-wife’s home in Celina. Police were called to the home at around 8:30pm where 42-year old Isaac Ppugh had allegedly forced his way…MORE

Tesla To Fix Touch Screen Glitch

Tesla To Fix Touch Screen Glitch

DETROIT (AP) – After refusing a request from U.S. safety regulators, Tesla has now agreed to recall about 135,000 vehicles because their large touch screens can go dark. The electric car company says it will recall certain 2012 through 2018 Model S sedans and 2016 through 2018 Model X SUVs to fix the problem. The…MORE

Long-Detained Immigrant Families Could Soon Face Deportation

Long-Detained Immigrant Families Could Soon Face Deportation

HOUSTON (AP) — Lawyers working with immigrant families detained by the U.S. government for more than a year say they’re worried the families could be deported as soon as this week. Six parents and six children could be placed on deportation flights as early as Wednesday, even though they continue to fight to win asylum,…MORE

City of Fort Worth Swears In New Police Chief

City of Fort Worth Swears In New Police Chief

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- City of Fort Worth Officially swore in its new police chief Tuesday night. Chief Neil Noakes is a long time veteran of the Fort Worth Police Department, first joining in 2000 and most recently serving in the position of Deputy Chief. “I’m not rising in the ranks to have more people under…MORE

Four Texas Pharmacies to Receive, Administer COVID Vaccines

Four Texas Pharmacies to Receive, Administer COVID Vaccines

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Select pharmacies in Texas are expected to rollout COVID-19 vaccinations as early as next week as part of the Biden administration’s plan to distribute doses to pharmacies nationwide. “The idea is that the Federal government will ship some doses of vaccine directly to these pharmacy providers,” said Texas Department of State Health…MORE

City of Fort Worth Finalizes Purchase of Former Pier One Building as New City Hall

City of Fort Worth Finalizes Purchase of Former Pier One Building as New City Hall

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Fort Worth has finalized its purchase of the former Pier One Building to become the new City Hall. The new City Hall location presents unique opportunities as the City of Fort Worth has grown exponentially since the 1971 construction of the current facility. The property will provide much needed additional…MORE