Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News
Double Amputee Among New Policer Officers in Fort Worth
FORT WORTH(WBAP/KLIF) - A double amputee is among 148 new police officers in the city of Fort Worth. Zach Briseno says his commitment to serve the community comes from his experience in the military a...
Dec 13, 2020
10G in 10 Days/Donations Needed to Feed First Responders
DALLAS – (KXAS)- The group Feed A Hero hopes to feed seven thousand first responders a warm holiday meal, but the fundraising is in crisis, in part, due to the Covid 19 pandemic. Organizers say ...
Dec 13, 2020
Young Sailor From Texas Disappears From Aircraft Carrier
San Diego (AP) – The U.S. Navy has called off search and rescue efforts for a 20 year old sailor from Texas who reportedly fell overboard earlier this week from the USS Theodore Roosevelt. The N...
Dec 13, 2020
Texas Nears 24,000 Deaths From COVID-19
Austin (AP) – Texas is nearing 24,000 reported deaths from the coronavirus as the number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 stays above 9,000. The Texas Department of State Health Services rep...
Dec 12, 2020
Suspect Killed After Shooting West Texas Deputy
Odessa (AP) – Authorities say a suspect being pursued by sheriff’s deputies in West Texas was killed after shooting a deputy in the leg. The Ector County sheriff’s office says deputi...
Dec 12, 2020
Two Killed In Helicopter Crash Near Colorado City
Colorado City, TX (AP) – Authorities say two men were killed when a helicopter crashed in a field in West Texas. Mitchell County Sheriff Patrick Toombs says the helicopter crashed just southwest...
Dec 12, 2020
Texas GOP Censures the U.S. Supreme Court
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Texas Republican Party fears the recent Supreme Court decision to strike down a lawsuit challenging election results in four swing states sets a dangerous precedence. Chairman ...
Dec 11, 2020
Tarrant County to Receive $1.8M Federal Grant for COVID-19 PPE and Materials
GETTY IMAGES TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- Tarrant County will receive a $1,830,379.28 federal grant for emergency protective measures to purchase COVID-19 personal protective equipment (PPE) and materi...
Dec 11, 2020
Eviction Moratorium Expires December 31st, Millions to Face Holiday Evictions
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Starting January 1st, landlords will be able to have eviction trials heard in the courts. A federal moratorium put in place due to Covid-19 is set to expire at the end of this mont...
Dec 11, 2020
Supreme Court Rejects Republican Attack on Biden Victory
Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) – The Supreme Court has rejected a lawsuit backed by President Donald Trump to overturn Joe Biden’s election victory, ending a desperate attempt to get legal ...
Dec 11, 2020
