Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

American Airlines CEO Doug Parker Announces Retirement
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Fort Worth-based American Airlines announced Doug Parker will retire as chief executive officer of American Airlines on March 31, 2022. Robert Isom, currently president of Amer...
Cumulus Media Dec 07, 2021

China Says US Diplomatic Boycott Violates Olympic Spirit
BEIJING (AP) – China is accusing the U.S. of violating the Olympic spirit by announcing an American diplomatic boycott of February’s Beijing Winter Games. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zha...
Cumulus Media Dec 07, 2021

Omicron Variant Detected In Texas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) Harris County – The first known case of the Omicron variant has been detected in Texas.A woman who lives in Harris County was recently diagnosed with Covid-19 and genetic sequ...
Cumulus Media Dec 06, 2021

44 Bowl Games Coming up and Schools From Texas Will be Well Represented
A week from Friday it all starts with the two bowl games, both at sites any football program would be happy to travel to. The Bahamas Bowl and the Tailgreeter Cure Bowl in Orlando, Florida. This time ...
Cumulus Media Dec 06, 2021

Second Teen Arrested in Deadly Street Racing Hit and Run in Dallas
Brayan Montoya [courtesy Dallas PD] DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas Police arrested second teenager wanted in connection to a deadly hit and run during a street race. Investigators said 19-year...
Cumulus Media Dec 06, 2021

Mesquite Community Pays Tribute to Fallen Officer
MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Mesquite is paying tribute to a fallen Police Officer.The Mesquite community linked arms and prayed during a candlelight vigil outside the Police department Su...
Cumulus Media Dec 06, 2021

Texas GOP Supports a 4th Special Legislative Session
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Texas Republican party is sounding the call for a 4th special legislative session. Calls continue to urge Governor Greg Abbott to call another special session and one bill Repu...
Cumulus Media Dec 06, 2021

Texas Congressman Visits Taiwan Amid Concern of Chinese Military Action
(WBAP/KLIF) — Tensions between Taiwan and China are increasing, and that could affect Texas. Taiwan is one of the state’s biggest trading partners, conducting $7-billion a year in business...
Cumulus Media Dec 06, 2021

Paxton Concerned About COVID Spread at Border
(WBAP/KLIF) — As Omicron spreads across the U.S., Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is worried about the spread. The Republican points the finger at the Biden administration for not following he...
Cumulus Media Dec 06, 2021

11-year Old Hospitalized After Drive-by Shooting
(WBAP/KLIF) — Police say they’re searching for suspects after an 11-year-old girl was struck several times by gunfire early Sunday after shots were fired at a Houston home.Officers say the...
Cumulus Media Dec 06, 2021









