Category Archives: 24/7 Newsroom News
Frigid Temperatures Cause Problems for Dallas Firefighters Battling Large Warehouse Blaze
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Freezing temperatures wreaked havoc on Dallas firefighters battling a blaze at a large warehouse near Fair Park early Tuesday morning. Dallas Fire Rescue said crews wer...
Jan 02, 2018
Warmer Temperatures, Drier Conditions For Rest of 2018 Winter
DALLAS(WBAP/KLIF)- As temperatures rebound from their sub-freezing bottom, the National Weather Service says North Texas should see a trend of above average temperatures but little moisture for the re...
Jan 02, 2018
Protecting Your Home From Burst Pipes
DALLAS(WBAP/KLIF)Sub freezing temperatures are increasing the likely hood that water pipes may burst or fracture in your home, but there are simple steps to prevent a home repair nightmare. Jim Dutton...
Jan 02, 2018
Two Armed Robberies Within Days of Each Other at Terrell Eateries
(Photo: Scott Sidway/WBAP) Terrell, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Terrell police are investigating a couple of armed robberies at local restaurants over the holiday weekend. The most recent was at a Whatabur...
Jan 02, 2018
North Texas Hit Hard with Influenza Cases
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — The new year is beginning in misery for flu victims in North Texas. The CDC reports three dozen states are reporting large outbreaks a month before the expected peak of...
Jan 02, 2018
Dallas County’s first black sheriff sworn into office
New Dallas County Sheriff Marian Brown DALLAS (AP) - Dallas County has sworn in its first black sheriff to lead the nation's seventh-largest jail system after former sheriff Lupe Valdez resigned to ru...
Jan 02, 2018
Higher Health Costs Hitting Retired Texas Teachers in 2018
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Some retired Texas teachers face higher health insurance premiums in 2018 under a state program that has teetered on insolvency in recent years. The San Antonio Express-News...
Jan 01, 2018
North Texas Homeless Shelters Extending Hours During Freezing Weather
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A number of shelters in the Metroplex have opened or extended their hours to accommodate the homeless as the temperatures hover below freezing. Margaret McKoin with Uni...
Jan 01, 2018
Governor Abbott to Serve as Grand Marshall in North Texas Martin Luther King Day Parade
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – Five North Texas counties are uniting to celebrate and honor Doctor Martin Luther King Junior later this month and they’ve invited a special guest. Governor Gr...
Jan 01, 2018
Deputy Killed in Denver Ambush Had North Texas Ties
Courtesy of GoFundMe DENVER (WBAP/KLIF News) – A deputy killed in an ambush in Denver, Colorado on Sunday had ties to North Texas. 29-year-old Zack Parrish grew up in Houston and graduated from ...
Jan 01, 2018
