Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Houston Chief Says he met with Travis Scott Before Concert
HOUSTON (AP) - Houston's police chief said Monday that he expressed concerns about safety to Travis Scott before the rapper performed at a sold-out music festival where eight people died and hundreds ...
Cumulus Media Nov 08, 2021

Crutches Crisis: Cook Children’s is Sounding the Alarm as Hospitals Face Supply Chain Shortages
Getty ImagesFORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Due to the global supply chain crisis and ongoing shortage of aluminum, Cook Children's is among the many health care organizations unable to receive crutches.Cook ...
Cumulus Media Nov 08, 2021

Dallas Crime Stats Show Decreasing Trends
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Department is reporting progress in its plan to reduce violent crime.Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia told the city’s Public Safety Committee on Mond...
Cumulus Media Nov 08, 2021

Governor Abbott Directs TEA to Shield Children from Inappropriate Content in Public Schools
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) - Texas Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter on Monday directing Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath to immediately develop statewide standards to ensure no child is ...
Cumulus Media Nov 08, 2021

MedStar Hosting COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Thursday, Anyone 5 and Up Eligible
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – North Texas parents who want to get their younger children vaccinated against COVID-19 now have more options. MedStar is hosting its regular vaccine clinic this Thu...
Cumulus Media Nov 08, 2021

Family of Euless Man Who Died in Houston Concert Tragedy Wants Justice [WATCH]
Danish Baig, 27, and his girlfriend. (Twitter)Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – A funeral service was held Sunday for a North Texas man who died trying to save his girlfriend during the chaos that...
Cumulus Media Nov 08, 2021

Houston Police Investigating Fatal Concert Crush
Houston (WBAP/KLIF) – Houston authorities are investigating the causes of Friday night’s crowd surge at a concert that left at least eight people dead, and dozens injured. They say they wi...
Cumulus Media Nov 07, 2021
Sunday Forecast
SUNDAY: Sunny and warm. High: 73. Winds: S 5-15.MONDAY: Sunny and a little warmer. High: 75. Winds: S 5-15.
Cumulus Media Nov 07, 2021

14-Year Old Girl From Glenn Heights Located Following Amber Alert Earlier This Week
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Glenn Heights Police Department issued a statement today indicating that 14-year-old resident Stevie Johnson is scheduled to be back with her family this weekend.Accord...
Cumulus Media Nov 06, 2021

House Lawmakers Pass $1.2 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden is hailing Congress’ passage of his $1 trillion infrastructure package as a “monumental step forward for the nation.” This, after fractiou...
Cumulus Media Nov 06, 2021









