Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Federal Judge Allows Unverified Voters to Cast Ballots In Georgia

Federal Judge Allows Unverified Voters to Cast Ballots In Georgia

(WBAP/KLIF) — A Texas-based conservative group is fighting to stop potential election fraud in Georgia ahead of two senate runoff races next week. “True the Vote” has coordinated voter challenges in all 159 Georgia counties, contesting illegal voting of non-residents in the state’s election. However, the group was dealt a blow by a Democrat Judge Leslie…MORE

Sleet, Freezing Rain, & Snow Headed to Texas

Sleet, Freezing Rain, & Snow Headed to Texas

(WBAP/KLIF) — A strong winter storm is making its way across the upper Midwest, forcing Texas and Oklahoma to brace for a wintry mix. Weather officials warn of freezing rain, sleet, ice, and snow in varying degrees throughout North Texas. motorists are advised to use caution if venturing out. The storm system is creating treacherous travel…MORE

Vaccines Rolling Out Slower Than Expected

Vaccines Rolling Out Slower Than Expected

(WBAP/KLIF) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the state’s top health official are urging vaccine providers not to hold doses in reserve in order to facilitate a rapid distribution. Texas is seeing record-breaking virus hospitalizations and newly confirmed cases. State health commissioner Dr. Fohn Hellerstedt said, Tuesday, that providers need to move quickly to vaccinate…MORE

Rabid Cat Attacks Parker County Residents

Rabid Cat Attacks Parker County Residents

WEATHERFORD (WBAP/KLIF)- Parker County Sheriff’s Office says there is a case of Rabies going around. Over the past week, two people were bitten by the now euthanized cat in the Whitt area, according to deputies. the adult feral male yellow tabby cat tested positive for rabies and there is concern that the virus has spread to…MORE

COVID-19 Issues, Injuries Prompt TCU to Pull Out of Texas Bowl

COVID-19 Issues, Injuries Prompt TCU to Pull Out of Texas Bowl

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The TCU football team will not participate in its scheduled bowl game this week, according the University’s athletic department. “Over the last 24 hours, between a combination of COVID-19 related issues, injuries, and other circumstances, we have fallen below the established BIG 12 Conference threshold for student-athlete availability that we have…MORE

North Texas Experiencing Uptick in COVID-19 Hospitalizations

North Texas Experiencing Uptick in COVID-19 Hospitalizations

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – North Texas is experiencing a spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations as 2020 comes to an end. “Our hospital numbers are at all-time highs and our availability of ICU beds in the region is at an all-time low,” Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said on Tuesday. According to Jenkins, one in four persons currently…MORE

Biden Criticizes Pace of Vaccine Rollout, Vows to Accelerate

Biden Criticizes Pace of Vaccine Rollout, Vows to Accelerate

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) – President-elect Joe Biden is criticizing the Trump administration for the pace of distributing COVID-19 vaccines, saying it is “falling far behind.” Biden says “it’s gonna take years, not months, to vaccinate the American people” at the current pace. He is vowing to ramp up the current speed of vaccinations five to…MORE

Proposed Legislation Protects Concerned Texans in Good Faith

Proposed Legislation Protects Concerned Texans in Good Faith

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – A State Representative from North Texas is behind a bill that promotes the commonly used phrase, “see something, say something.” Plano Representative Matt Shaheen announced this week that he has filed legislation to protect Texans reporting suspicious activity in good faith from being sued in civil courts. “In cases like the San…MORE