Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

133 Vehicles Involved in Deadly Fort Worth Crash, 6 people dead, 65 Treated

133 Vehicles Involved in Deadly Fort Worth Crash, 6 people dead, 65 Treated

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Fort Worth officials say at least 6 people have died, 36 patients were transported from the scene and 65 total patients have received medical care after a devastating crash on 35W Thursday morning. MedStar’s Matt Zavadsky says everyone worked together to help get people out of their cars to the hospital or…MORE

Some North Texas COVID-19 Vaccine Centers Closed Today Due to Inclement Weather

Some North Texas COVID-19 Vaccine Centers Closed Today Due to Inclement Weather

NORTH TEXAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Winter weather blanketed the North Texas roads with a sheet of ice early Thursday morning, prompting several COVID-19 vaccination centers to suspend operations for the day for safety reasons. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said operations at Fair Park are closed. Parkland Hospital announced it closed its sites at Ellis…MORE

Fauci: Virus Shot Categories to Open Up By April

Fauci: Virus Shot Categories to Open Up By April

WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci predicts by April it will be “open season” for vaccinations in the U.S., as supply boosts allow most people to get shots to protect against COVID-19. Speaking to NBC’s “Today Show,” Fauci, who serves as science adviser to President joe Biden, says the rate of vaccinations will greatly accelerate in…MORE

Weekly Jobless Benefits Dropped Slightly to Still Historically High 793,000

Weekly Jobless Benefits Dropped Slightly to Still Historically High 793,000

WASHINGTON (AP) – Fewer American sought unemployment benefits last week, lowering jobless claims to 793,000, evidence that job cuts remain high despite a substantial decline in new viral infections. Last week’s total fell from 812,000 the previous week, the Labor Department said Thursday. That figure was revised higher from the previously-reported figure of 779,000. Before…MORE

Another N. Texas Man Charged With Participating In U.S. Capitol Assault

Another N. Texas Man Charged With Participating In U.S. Capitol Assault

DALLAS (AP) – A North Texas man has been charged with participating in last month’s assault on the U.S. Capitol. Court papers filed Tuesday in the federal district court in Sherman charge Daniel Ray Caldwell of The Colony with assaulting a federal officer, as well as with trespassing on restricted grounds, the violent entry on…MORE

North Texas Road Crews Prepare for Wintry Weather

North Texas Road Crews Prepare for Wintry Weather

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF)-North Texas road crews continue to prepare roads in advance of winter weather and ice forecasted for the metroplex. The North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) maintenance crews began treating roads on Tuesday and will continue over the next few days to battle projected freezing temperatures and precipitation that can pose dangerous conditions for North…MORE

NRA Starts Search for A New Home in Lone Star State

NRA Starts Search for A New Home in Lone Star State

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The National Rifle Association is searching for a new home in Texas. The organization has hired Colliers International to help it search for a new headquarters  in the event it decides to relocate from Northern Virginia. The nonprofit hasn’t said for sure it will move, only that it plans to. According to…MORE

Covid-19 Pandemic Gives Unexpected Jolt to Fort Worth Golf Courses

Covid-19 Pandemic Gives Unexpected Jolt to Fort Worth Golf Courses

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Fort Worth’s municipal golf courses are seeing heightened demand as stir-crazy residents grow more eager to get out of the house and tee it up. All three of Fort Worth’s courses – Meadowbrook, Pecan Valley and Rockwood Park – have stayed open during the pandemic, which is a feat…MORE

Texas Lt. Governor Announces Star Spangled Banner Protection Act

Texas Lt. Governor Announces Star Spangled Banner Protection Act

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is pushing for legislative action after it was learned the Dallas Mavericks haven’t played the National Anthem at home games this season. Lt. Gov. Patrick announced on Wednesday that the Star Spangled Banner Protection Act, Senate Bill 4, will be among his legislative priorities this session. He…MORE

NBA, Mark Cuban Speak Out on Playing of National Anthem

NBA, Mark Cuban Speak Out on Playing of National Anthem

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Mavericks confirmed on Wednesday that the team has not played the National Anthem before any home games this season. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, most games have been played without fans in the stands. In recent years, some professional athletes have protested social injustice by kneeling during the anthem. The gesture…MORE