Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News
North Texas Experiencing Uptick in COVID-19 Hospitalizations
(DCHHS) DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – North Texas is experiencing a spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations as 2020 comes to an end. “Our hospital numbers are at all-time highs and our availability of I...
Dec 29, 2020
Texas Hits New Record High of COVID-19 Hospitalizations
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott talks about the pandemic. – WFAA AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas hit a new record of COVID-19 hospitalizations Monday, smashing the previous high mark set in July, as the state...
Dec 29, 2020
Metroplex Sees 8,000 Jump in COVID-19 Cases, Monday
(WBAP/KLIF) — Nearly 13,000 COVID-19 positive tests were found in Texas, Monday, with over 8,000 occurring in the Metroplex. North Texas topped 390,000 cases, while Tarrant county’s extend...
Dec 29, 2020
WATCH: Incoming Dallas Police Chief says He’ll Take Crime Reduction Personally
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The incoming Dallas Police chief will inherit a department facing a continued rise in violent crime. Retired San Jose, California Police Chief Eddie Garcia laid out his plan...
Dec 28, 2020
Southwest Airlines CEO Doesn’t Expect Furloughs Next Year, Credits COVID Relief Package
(Southwest Airlines: CEO Gary Kelly) FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – President Trump’s signing of a COVID relief package is bringing requested assistance to the airline industry. The COVID relief...
Dec 28, 2020
Outgoing Texas House Speaker Tests Positive for COVID-19
House Speaker Dennis Bonnen AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Outgoing Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen is under quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19. Bonnen made the announcement on social media ...
Dec 28, 2020
Special Election Announced in Vacant Texas House District
(Photo Courtesy Texas Capitol) AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation on Monday announcing Saturday, January 23, 2021, as the special election date to fill the Texas Hou...
Dec 28, 2020
Texas Legislature Tackling COVID Problems In January
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Texas Legislature convenes during the second week in January with a number of high-profile issues to address. With Coronavirus shutdowns in 2020, businesses were forced to clos...
Dec 28, 2020
Arlington Mayor Sprints to the Finish
(WBAP/KLIF) — The city of Arlington continues substantial growth in both tourism and job creation. The city is currently constructing a new convention center and 900-room hotel to aid in achievi...
Dec 28, 2020
After Naming Nashville Bombing Suspect, Focus Turns to Motive
Anthony Quinn Warner NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Federal officials now turn to exploring the monumental task of piecing together the motive behind the Christmas Day explosion that severely damaged d...
Dec 28, 2020
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