Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Texas Legislator Aims to End State’s “Confederate Heroes Day”
(WBAP/KLIF) — One Texas legislator is pushing to abolish a state holiday. Democrat Representative Jarvis Johnson introduced a bill into 88th Legislative Session to end “Confederate Heroes ...
Cumulus Media Jan 18, 2023

Federal Funds to Improve North Texas Bike & Pedestrian Paths
(WBAP/KLIF) — Over $63-million in funding is aimed at making pedestrian and bike paths safer in North Texas. The Infrastructure Bill passed by Congress last year earmarked $55-million for transp...
Cumulus Media Jan 18, 2023

Tarrant County Judge Clamps Down on Spending
(WBAP/KLIF) — Newly elected Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare is making good on his vow to scrutinize spending.Tarrant County Commission Meeting 1-17-2023During Tuesday’s commissioners...
Cumulus Media Jan 18, 2023

Plano PD Arrests 3 Colombian Nationals in Alleged Burglary Ring Targeting South Asians
Jose Gonzalez, Libardo Soto and Melba Gaitan. (Plano Police Department)The investigation that started in Plano led detectives to track the suspects in three other states. Plano, TX (WBAP/KLIF) &...
Cumulus Media Jan 18, 2023

Ron Kirk Joins Dallas Mayor’s International Advisory Council
(Photo: City of Dallas) Mayor Johnson opens Trade Office of France in Dallas International DistrictDALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Mayor Eric Johnson announced Monday that former United States Ambassador R...
Cumulus Media Jan 17, 2023

Governor Abbott Sworn in, Assures Historic Property Tax Relief
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick were each sworn in to office on Tuesday outside the state Capitol building in Austin during an inaugurat...
Cumulus Media Jan 17, 2023

Mesquite Police Investigating Multi-Million Dollar Jewelry Heist at Town East Mall
MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF News ) – It was a scene straight out of a James Bond film that prompted an investigation by the Mesquite Police Department. Investigators said thieves broke into the American...
Cumulus Media Jan 16, 2023

New Shopping Center Announced For Northwest Dallas
(WBAP/KLIF) Dallas – A new shopping center is coming to the Northwest corner of Walnut Hill and Marsh Lane to replace the one destroyed by the October 2019 tornado that did an estimated 1.5 bill...
Cumulus Media Jan 16, 2023

Wind Advisory Through 6PM; Gusts Up to 40MPH
(National Weather Service)A Wind Advisory is in effect from 10 AM until 6 PM today (Sunday) for the entire region. South winds will increase between 20 and 30 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Drivers of high...
Cumulus Media Jan 15, 2023

Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Opens in Cowtown
(WBAP/KLIF) — Visitors from across the nation and the world are Fort Worth bound, as the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo kicked off Friday, January 13th. The yearly event gives a huge economic...
Cumulus Media Jan 14, 2023









