Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

The “Trump Store” is Now Open For Business

The “Trump Store” is Now Open For Business

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A new retail store is making its debut in the DFW Metroplex, and some might call it presidential. Today marks the grand opening for “Trump Store” in Watauga, Texas. The store’s proud owner Mary Talley said the store has everything you can think of related to President Donald Trump. “Oh my…MORE

U.S. Provider of Software Services Hit By Ransomware Attack

U.S. Provider of Software Services Hit By Ransomware Attack

DALLAS (AP) – A major U.S. provider of software services to state and local governments has acknowledged it was hit by a ransomware attack. That comes two days after Tyler Technologies told clients an unknown intruder had compromised its phone and information technology systems. Tyler said in a Friday statement that it confirmed the intruder…MORE

Judge Okays Straight Ticket Voting In Texas

Judge Okays Straight Ticket Voting In Texas

Austin (AP) – A federal judge has blocked Texas from eliminating straight-ticket voting in November. The decision Friday by U.S. District Judge Mariana Garcia Marmolejo would allow voters to choose one party’s entire slate of candidates in the November election that is now less than six weeks away. Most states don’t offer straight-ticket voting. Republican…MORE

Texas Terror Suspect Arrested

Texas Terror Suspect Arrested

Gonzales (WBAP/KLIF) – Federal authorities have arrested a Texas man, and a co-conspirator, for allegedly plotting to bomb or shoot up the White House; and Trump Tower and the New York Stock Exchange in New York City. Jaylyn Molina of Gonzales, a Texas town some 75 miles east of San Antonio, and Kristopher Matthews, of…MORE

Amber Alert For Missing Two Year Old Girl

Amber Alert For Missing Two Year Old Girl

Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) -UPDATE: The Amber Alert for Ava Michelle Walker, B/F 5/12/2018 has been canceled.  Amber was found in good condition and is now safe with her family. Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – The Fort Worth Police Department has issued an Amber Alert for a missing 2 year old girl. Ava Michelle Walker is described as a…MORE

Dallas Stars Fall to Tampa Bay 5-4 in Game 4 of Stanley Cup Final

Dallas Stars Fall to Tampa Bay 5-4 in Game 4 of Stanley Cup Final

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Dallas Stars fans are praying for a comeback. The Dallas Stars fell to the Tampa Bay lightning in game 4 of the Stanley Cup final 5-4 Friday night. The Lightning now lead the series 3-1, putting them just one win away from the Stanley Cup. The Star’s Joe Pavelski tied the game…MORE

GOP Expecting Trump to Nominate Barrett for Supreme Court

GOP Expecting Trump to Nominate Barrett for Supreme Court

WASHINGTON (AP) – Republicans are expecting President Donald Trump to announce Saturday that he is nominating Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, as he aims to put a historic stamp on the high court just weeks before the election. Even before Trump unveils the pick, conservative groups and congressional allies are laying the…MORE

The State Fair of Texas Opens Drive Thru Experience

The State Fair of Texas Opens Drive Thru Experience

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The State Fair of Texas is open for drive thru. Familiar sights and sounds were seen and heard at Fair Park on Friday. But, instead of navigating strollers and dodging pre-teens on the midway it’s sedans and SUV’s. The coronavirus pandemic prompted the full fair to be canceled. Fair goers were with…MORE

Governor Announces Agreement with Health Insurers to Continue Payment Parity for Telehealth

Governor Announces Agreement with Health Insurers to Continue Payment Parity for Telehealth

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas’ major health insurers have agreed to continue reimbursing network health care providers for telehealth appointments at the same rate which they pay for office visits through the end of 2020. While the agreement applies only to state-regulated plans, both the Employee Retirement System and the Teacher…MORE