Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Jill Biden Scheduled To Visit Texas Tuesday To Promote Early Voting

Jill Biden Scheduled To Visit Texas Tuesday To Promote Early Voting

Jill Biden, wife of Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden is scheduled to travel to Texas today. The purpose of Mrs. Biden’s visit is reportedly to promote early voting. She plans to make stops in Dallas, Houston, & El Paso, encouraging voters to support the Biden-Harris ticket in November, according to a press release.  The Get Out…MORE

Man Led With Rope By Officers On Horseback Sues The City of Galveston

Man Led With Rope By Officers On Horseback Sues The City of Galveston

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) – A Black man who was led by a rope by two white officers on horseback has sued a Texas city and its police department for $1 million, saying he suffered humiliation and fear during his arrest. News outlets report 44-year-old Donald Neely filed the suit this week in Galveston County. It…MORE

Mesquite Fire Department Selects New Fire Chief

Mesquite Fire Department Selects New Fire Chief

MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF)- Russell “Rusty” Wilson will become the new Mesquite Fire Chief on Nov.1 and will oversee 206 firefighters and seven stations for a fire department that responded to nearly 19,000 calls for service in 2019. Wilson, who has more than 30 years of experience in the fire service profession, is currently the Fire Chief for the City of…MORE

Bars to Reopen Later this Week in Tarrant County

Bars to Reopen Later this Week in Tarrant County

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley announced Monday afternoon that bars in the county can reopen on Wednesday after being closed for months over concerns surrounding coronavirus. The move comes after Governor Greg Abbott said last week that bars could reopen under 50% capacity in counties with a hospitalization rate of 15%…MORE

Police say Deadly Weekend in Dallas is Cause for Concern

Police say Deadly Weekend in Dallas is Cause for Concern

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Department is investigating five murders since Friday, including one described to have unique circumstances. Assistant Dallas Police Chief Avery Moore said during a Zoom call on Monday that a man was shot and killed Friday after a suspect attempted to abduct his wife on Waverly Drive in South Dallas.…MORE

North Texas Congressional Candidate Undergoes Emergency Surgery, Cancels Debate

North Texas Congressional Candidate Undergoes Emergency Surgery, Cancels Debate

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Monday’s planned debate in a race for a North Texas congressional seat was called off late Sunday. Republican Genevieve Collins and Democrat incumbent Collin Allred were set to take the debate stage in the race for TX-32 but Collins had to cancel after her having emergency surgery. “Last Saturday Genevieve underwent an…MORE

Vigil Held to Mark One Year Anniversary of Atatiana Jefferson’s Killing

Vigil Held to Mark One Year Anniversary of Atatiana Jefferson’s Killing

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – Today marks the one-year anniversary since 28-year-old Atatiana Jefferson was shot and killed in her home by a now former Fort Worth police officer. It’s a case that sparked nationwide outrage amid a movement calling for the end to police brutality and systemic racism against African Americans and other minorities. On…MORE

Her words: Amy Coney Barrett on Faith, Precedent, Abortion

Her words: Amy Coney Barrett on Faith, Precedent, Abortion

Some notable quotes from Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett, a former Notre Dame law professor and current judge on the Chicago-based 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Her confirmation hearings begin Monday at the Senate Judiciary Committee to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. ___ ON JUDICIAL…MORE

Supreme Court Nominee Barrett Faces Senate Despite Virus

Supreme Court Nominee Barrett Faces Senate Despite Virus

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett are underway. The Senate is charging ahead Monday morning on President Donald Trump’s pick to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and cement a conservative majority on the court before Election Day. In prepared remarks for the Judiciary Committee hearing,…MORE

Texas GOP Chair to Gov. Abbott: ‘Open Texas Now’

Texas GOP Chair to Gov. Abbott: ‘Open Texas Now’

Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Republican Party Chairman Allen West was among some 200 activists and leaders in Austin Saturday who protested outside the Texas Governor’s Mansion … the message was clear. “No exceptions, no delays … open Texas now.” West and others are calling for Abbott to fully reopen the state. West read from a…MORE