Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Local Leaders Warn of Potential Uptick in COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations

Local Leaders Warn of Potential Uptick in COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Medical experts and local leaders across North Texas are closely watching local statistics surrounding COVID-19 as cases and hospitalizations experience an uptick. Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 382 additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Dallas County on Monday, for a cumulative total of 90,318 confirmed cases including 1,085 confirmed deaths. No…MORE

Texas Cities Make Orkin’s ‘Rattiest Cities List’

Texas Cities Make Orkin’s ‘Rattiest Cities List’

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston have both made it to the list of Orkin’s rattiest cities list. The pest control company recently released its Top 50 Rattiest Cities List, and for the sixth consecutive time, the Windy City takes the top spot. New to the Top 10 this year was Baltimore, taking the…MORE

DART and Dallas County Offering Free Shuttle Service for Early Voters

DART and Dallas County Offering Free Shuttle Service for Early Voters

DALLAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas County voters who are planning to cast their ballots early now have some help in getting to the polls. Dallas Area Rapid Transit is adding a free shuttle service for voters traveling to the Dallas County Election Department at 1520 Round Table Drive starting Monday, October 19th through Election Day,…MORE

The Final Presidential Debate Is Set For Thursday

The Final Presidential Debate Is Set For Thursday

(WBAP/KLIF) — The final debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden is set for this Thursday in Nashville, Tennessee. The president’s advisor, Ben Williamson, says the president couldn’t understand why the second debate was canceled since he was cleared by his personal doctor, independent physicians, and by the famous Dr. Anthony Fauci.…MORE

World Series Tickets Are Still Available At Globe Life Field

World Series Tickets Are Still Available At Globe Life Field

Arlington (WBAP/KLIF) –  The World Series is now set and the first game between Tampa Bay and an Los Angeles Dodgers will be held at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas Tuesday night.  Major League Baseball is allowing 11,500 fans to attend each game.  Tickets went on sale two weeks ago, but tickets are still…MORE

President Trump’s Administration Praises Court Nominee

President Trump’s Administration Praises Court Nominee

(WBAP/KLIF) — President Trump’s administration is praising Judge Amy Coney Barrett for her showing before the senate judiciary committee. Trump advisor Ben Williamson feels Americans will appreciate the qualities that Barrett possesses.  Williamson also says the president’s high court nominee was peppered by Democrats with accusations of racism and sexual harassment during the hearings. Barrett…MORE

How Soon Will the Votes Be Counted?

How Soon Will the Votes Be Counted?

WASHINGTON (AP) — How soon will we know the results of the U.S. election? A shift to mail voting is increasing the chances that Americans will not know the winner of the 2020 presidential race on election night, Nov. 3. But that doesn’t mean the results will be flawed or fraudulent. President Donald Trump has…MORE

Texas Mega-Church Holds In-Person Services

Texas Mega-Church Holds In-Person Services

(WBAP/KLIF) — After months of holding online services, a Texas mega-church held in-person meetings, Sunday.  Lakewood church, one of the nation’s largest mega-churches, opened at 25% capacity under new Houston city Coronavirus guidelines. According to pastor Joel Osteen, about 4,000 people were allowed to attend each service and were required to socially distance and wear…MORE

Offshore Drilling Gets Longer Lease Terms

Offshore Drilling Gets Longer Lease Terms

(WBAP/KLIF) — The Federal government is extending lease terms for offshore oil exploration.  The Bureau of Offshore Energy Management is offering 10 year oil lease sales in water depths between a half mile and almost a mile. The longer term is the first offered for that depth in a decade. Since 2010 the Feds had…MORE