Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News
Volunteers Needed For Health Study
DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — Scientists are looking for one million volunteers to provide medical data in a first of its kind research study. It's called the All of Us project, run by the National Insti...
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
Amber Alert: Two Round Rock Girls Believe to Be in Grave Danger
Round Rock, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Police believe 2 girls from the Round Rock area are in grave or immediate danger after going missing last night. An Amber Alert was issued shortly after the discover...
Jan 01, 2018
Dallas County: Marian Brown Sworn in as Interim Sheriff
Interim Dallas County Sheriff Marian Brown (Twitter: @Dallas_Sheriff) Dallas, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County has sworn in its new interim sheriff. Marian Brown officially took the oath of office...
Jan 01, 2018
