Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News
HHS Secretary Not Criticizing Texas Response To Covid 19
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar says he’s not going to criticize any Governor or Mayor for the way they have handled the covid-19 crisis. He told KLIF’s &#...
Apr 02, 2020
Dallas Hospitals Report Ventilator, Bed Capacity Amid Rise in COVID-19 Cases
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Eight hospitals reported ventilator and bed capacity numbers to Mayor Eric Johnson’s office on Tuesday, which was the first day of new daily ...
Apr 01, 2020
Fort Worth Provides Resources, Support to Help Local Businesses Affected by COVID-19
Facebook Photo FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Fort Worth sent out a survey to get an idea on how local and small businesses are impacted by COVID-19. “This gives an idea on where they are s...
Apr 01, 2020
Another Dallas Police Officer Tests Positive for COVID-19, Online Reporting Encouraged
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Department is encouraging online reporting for certain crimes during the coronavirus pandemic. The department confirmed this week its fourth Officer to tes...
Apr 01, 2020
18-Wheeler Carrying Toilet Paper Overturns, Catches Fire in Hutchins
[WFAA TV photo]HUTCHINS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Texas lost a hot commodity today. An 18-wheeler trailer overturned and caught fire at West Bound I-20 at I-45 in Hutchins. The wreck threw hundreds of ...
Apr 01, 2020
President Trump Says ‘life and death’ is at Stake in the Latest COVID-19 Guidelines
(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump is urging Americans to heed his administration’s guidelines for responding to the coronavirus pandemic, calling...
Apr 01, 2020
Howdy folks!: The State Fair of Texas is Searching for Next Voice of Big Tex
DALLAS - April 1, 2020 - No April Fool's joke here. The State Fair of Texas really is looking for the next Voice of Big Tex. Do you think you have the perfect voice to fit our Texas-sized cowboy? We k...
Apr 01, 2020
Governor Abbott Issues Statewide “Essential Services” Order
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Tuesday that he is requiring Texans to only leave their homes for “essential services” as the number of COVID-19 cases continues ...
Mar 31, 2020
Some Instacart, Amazon Workers Strike Over Job Risk Amid Coronavirus Outbreak, Whole Foods Group Calls for Nationwide “Sick Out”
DFW (WBAP/KLIF News) – As the coronavirus outbreak continues nationwide, some Instacart and Amazon warehouse workers across the country are striking to demand better safeguards while on the job....
Mar 31, 2020
Judge to the City of Dallas: Stop Enforcing Paid Sick Leave Ordinance
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A federal judge has put the breaks on a Dallas ordinance requiring business of more than 15 employees to provide paid sick leave. The ruling came just two days before penalt...
Mar 31, 2020
