Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News
Kaufman County Authorities Searching for Driver Whose Burning Trailer Ignited Three Fires
[photo courtesy WFAA TV]KAUFMAN (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Authorities in Kaufman County are searching for the driver who left a path of destruction over the weekend.He’s accused of towing a burn...
Aug 01, 2022
Gov. Abbott Attended Fundraiser Hours after Uvalde Massacre
Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Gov. Greg Abbott is facing criticism over his movements on the day of the Uvalde massacre nearly over two months ago.Abbott previously said that he stopped at a campaign fund...
Aug 01, 2022
A ‘Preacher’ With a Semi-automatic Rifle Attends O’Rourke Rally; Asks About Faith & Abortion
Hemphill, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A man who showed up at a Beto O’Rourke rally in Hemphill armed with a semiautomatic rifle.A post by East Texas Democrat, in part, described a “very tall ma...
Aug 01, 2022
Will Smith Posts an Apology Video for Slapping Chris Rock
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXrxDKwlA_sAP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) – Will Smith has again apologized to Chris Rock for slapping him during the Oscar telecast, saying in an online v...
Jul 29, 2022
Unprecedented Profit for Major Oil Drillers as Prices Soared
NEW YORK (AP) - Oil companies swam in record profits over the last few months at a time when Americans struggled to pay for gasoline, food and other basic necessities.On Friday, Exxon Mobil booked an ...
Jul 29, 2022
Catastrophic Kentucky Floods Kill at least 15
JACKSON, Ky. (AP) - Search and rescue teams backed by the National Guard searched Friday for people missing in record floods that wiped out entire communities in some of the poorest places i...
Jul 29, 2022
Russian Official Open to Discussion on Griner Release
MOSCOW (AP) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Friday that he's open to a call with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss a possible prisoner swap involving American basketball ...
Jul 29, 2022
Ukrainian President Observes 1st Grain Exports Since the Start of the Russian Invasion
ODESA, Ukraine (AP) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday visited the Odesa region to observe the loading of grain as exports resume for the first time since the start of the Russi...
Jul 29, 2022
Texas Leaders Commend Congress after Passage of CHIPS Act
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) - Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement this week commending the United States Congress for passing the CHIPS Act of 2022.“Texas is a beacon of innovation and has rema...
Jul 29, 2022
Southwest Is Eliminating Expiration Dates For Flight Credits
(WBAP/KLIF) — Expiration dates for Southwest Airlines flight credits are disappearing.The Dallas-based airline announced the policy change, Thursday, to allow customers to use flight credits wit...
Jul 28, 2022
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