Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Trump Lashes Biden During GOP Nomination Acceptance Speech

Trump Lashes Biden During GOP Nomination Acceptance Speech

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump blasted Joe Biden as a hapless career politician who will endanger Americans’ safety as he accepted his party’s renomination on the South Lawn of the White House. While the coronavirus kills 1,000 Americans each day, Trump defied his own administration’s pandemic guidelines to speak for more than an hour…MORE

COWBOYS ROUNDUP: McCarthy Looking For A Ring This Year

COWBOYS ROUNDUP: McCarthy Looking For A Ring This Year

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Mike McCarthy never budged when asked about the pandemic disrupting his first offseason as coach of the Dallas Cowboys, preferring to emphasize challenges around the world over the difficulties of trying to implement his program. The former Green Bay coach was even more direct when asked how the coronavirus might alter expectations…MORE

Boy Scouts Complain Of Misleading Ads To Solicit Victims

Boy Scouts Complain Of Misleading Ads To Solicit Victims

Irving (AP) – Attorneys for the Irving based Boy Scouts of America are asking a Delaware bankruptcy judge to protect survivors of child sexual abuse from being misled by advertisements from law firms about their ability to file claims in the organization’s bankruptcy case. The judge in May established a Nov. 16 claims deadline and…MORE

Texas Approaching 600,000 COVID-19 Positive Tests

Texas Approaching 600,000 COVID-19 Positive Tests

(WBAP/KLIF) — Positive test results for the Coronavirus in the Metroplex hit nearly 900, Thursday.  Dallas county reported 219 new cases, Tarrant county 247, Collin county 215, and Denton 201. Denton county also reported 2 additional deaths due to the virus. Statewide, over 5,000 new infections were listed, Thursday. Texas is approaching 600,000 positive tests…MORE

Mavericks, Rangers, Wings Games Postponed in Protest

Mavericks, Rangers, Wings Games Postponed in Protest

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Professional sports in DFW were put on hold Thursday, at least for one night, as athletes continue to protest social injustice. The Police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin has prompted professional athletes across the country to postpone games in protest over racism in America. “We need justice for Jacob Blake,” Dallas…MORE

Governor Abbott Surveys Hurricane Laura Damage

Governor Abbott Surveys Hurricane Laura Damage

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott traveled to Southeast Texas on Thursday to survey the damage from Hurricane Laura and meet with local officials. The Governor commended the Southeast Texas community for evacuating ahead of the storm. According to the Governor, evacuation compliance minimized the loss of life and severe safety concerns. He urged Texans…MORE

Denton Mayor Chris Watts is Resigning

Denton Mayor Chris Watts is Resigning

DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- After more than 12 years of service to the City of Denton community Chris Watts has resigned as Mayor of the City of Denton. Mayor Watts announced his intention to resign in a letter delivered to the City Secretary on Monday, Aug. 24. While having resigned the position effective Thursday, Aug. 27, in accordance…MORE

State Fair of Texas Announces Special 2020 Big Tex Fair Food Drive-Thru Event

State Fair of Texas Announces Special 2020 Big Tex Fair Food Drive-Thru Event

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- You can still enjoy the State Fair of Texas this year, but it will be done differently. For the first time in its 134-year history, The State Fair is introducing the Big Tex Fair Food Drive-Thru Event, a special event for 2020 in lieu of the annual 24-day exhibition. “It’s been a tough…MORE

Denton County Needs Poll Workers For Upcoming Election

Denton County Needs Poll Workers For Upcoming Election

Denton (WBAP/KLIF) –  The Denton County Elections Administration needs election workers to work at the polls during early voting in October and on Election Day, November 3rd.  All positions are available including Presiding Judges, Lead Clerks and regular Clerks.  Pay ranges from $12 – $14 per hour and you will be paid for training.  High…MORE