Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News
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
Governor Abbott: Oracle Plans to Relocate to Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Oracle announced on Friday that they will relocate their headquarters to Texas from California, according to Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Oracle is a global ...
Dec 11, 2020
Texas Activates COVID-19 Vaccine Program for Long-Term Care Staff, Residents
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – The State of Texas is rolling out its plans to administer COVID-19 vaccines to residents. Governor Greg Abbott said Friday Texas is participating the Pharmacy Partnersh...
Dec 11, 2020
Thursday Brings Another 4,000+ COVID-19 Cases to the DFW Area
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Metroplex reported another 4,019 cases of COVID-19, Thursday, pushing the pandemic total to more than 314,000 since March. Dallas county had nearly 2,100 positive tests. Tarran...
Dec 11, 2020
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