Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

City of Dallas Launches Campaign to Encourage Residents to Stay on Guard

City of Dallas Launches Campaign to Encourage Residents to Stay on Guard

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Dallas is launching a public awareness campaign, designed to slow spread of COVID-19 through personal testimonials from residents, community leaders and organizations.  “We know this year has been very difficult for many of us and we’re all tired of staying at home, wearing masks, and seeing our friends and loved ones through screens; but now is not the time to let…MORE

Congressman from Texas Votes Against Resolution Calling for Peaceful Power Transfer

Congressman from Texas Votes Against Resolution Calling for Peaceful Power Transfer

(WBAP/KLIF) – A Congressman from Texas is calling for consistency when it comes to a “peaceful transfer of power.” The U.S. House passed a resolution this week reaffirming a commitment to a peaceful transfer of power. It specifically called out the President which Congressman Louie Gohmert said is a slap at the Commander in Chief.…MORE

Mayor Price Acknowledges Fort Worth Reference During Presidential Debate

Mayor Price Acknowledges Fort Worth Reference During Presidential Debate

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth Mayor Betsy price reaffirmed the city’s commitment to public safety on Wednesday after a recent rise in crime was highlighted during this week’s Presidential debate. Debate Moderator Chris Wallace asked President Trump Tuesday night about the relationship between spikes in crime and political affiliation. “There have been equivalent spikes…MORE

Debate Commission says it will Make Changes to Format

Debate Commission says it will Make Changes to Format

NEW YORK (AP) – The presidential debate commission says it will make changes to future debate formats to avoid a repeat of the disjointed first meeting between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden. Moderator Chris Wallace struggled to keep control of the debate because of frequent interruptions, primarily by the president. The commission said…MORE

Country Music Star and Lubbock Native Mac Davis Dies at 78

Country Music Star and Lubbock Native Mac Davis Dies at 78

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WBAP/KLIF News) – The country music world has lost a legend. Singer, songwriter for Elvis Presley, actor and TV host Mac Davis has died at 78. The Lubbock, Texas native’s manager said he passed away Tuesday after heart surgery, according to the Associated Press. Some of his more notable hits for Presley included…MORE

Tarrant County Health Dept. Announces At-Home COVID-19 Testing, Initiatives to Self Report

Tarrant County Health Dept. Announces At-Home COVID-19 Testing, Initiatives to Self Report

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The Tarrant County Health Department announces three new efforts to help with testing and contact tracing. The first, The Health Department has rolled out at home testing. It’s a pilot program so it’s pretty limited right now with only 50 at home testing kits available daily. However, Public Health Director Vinny Taneja…MORE

Ford Recalls 700,000 Vehicles Including F-Series Trucks

Ford Recalls 700,000 Vehicles Including F-Series Trucks

DETROIT (AP) – Ford is recalling more than 700,000 vehicles in North America because the backup cameras can show distorted images or suddenly go dark. The recall covers most 2020 versions of Ford’s F-Series trucks, as well as the 2020 Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge. Also included are the Lincoln Nautilus and…MORE

North Texas Political Science Experts React to 2020 Presidential Debate

North Texas Political Science Experts React to 2020 Presidential Debate

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- North Texas political scientist experts react to Tuesday night’s Presidential Debate. University of North Texas Debate Coach Brian Lane said moderator Chris Wallace wasn’t able to control them. “I felt for him. We were joking that Wallace should get hazzard pay for that kind of appointment,” said Lane. Lane said Americans really didn’t…MORE

Salon Owner Who Defied Lockdown Makes Texas Senate Runoff

Salon Owner Who Defied Lockdown Makes Texas Senate Runoff

DENTON, Texas (AP) — A Dallas salon owner who was sent to jail for defying coronavirus lockdown orders and became a symbol of conservative angst over COVID-19 restrictions advanced to a runoff for a Texas Senate seat on Tuesday night. Republican Shelley Luther finished in a virtual dead heat with four-term Republican state Rep. Drew…MORE

Atmos Energy Donates $1 Million To Help Customers Stay Warm This Winter

Atmos Energy Donates $1 Million To Help Customers Stay Warm This Winter

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)-Atmos Energy, through its Fueling Safe and Thriving Communities program, will donate $1 million to help customers stay warm this winter or weatherize their homes. Atmos Energy will distribute these funds across the eight states it serves in partnership with more than 100 energy assistance agencies and nonprofit organizations. “With one out of every…MORE