Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

DISCONTINUED – Coppell: Endangered Missing Person Alert for 14-Year Old Alexander Rivera

DISCONTINUED – Coppell: Endangered Missing Person Alert for 14-Year Old Alexander Rivera

UPDATED 1/11/22 Coppell, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – An endangered missing person alert was issued early Tuesday morning for a 14-year-old boy who was last seen Monday afternoon around 3:30. Coppell Police said this morning that Alexander Hawkins Rivera was found in good condition at an Irving warehouse around 7am and was returned home. — Original post:…MORE

City of Dallas Among Finalists for Ford-Argo AI Autonomous Vehicle

City of Dallas Among Finalists for Ford-Argo AI Autonomous Vehicle

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas is among final contenders for a new self-driving vehicle facility from one of the Big 3 auto makers. Dallas City Council is set to give a thumbs-up Wednesday to an over 3-million dollar incentive package for Ford and tech company Argo AI to bring their new 160-million dollar facility to the…MORE

Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Begins Jan. 14

Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Begins Jan. 14

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo returns this weekend. After not having the event last year due to Covid-19, Matt Brockman with the FWSSR said they are ready to welcome big crowds while having multiple health and safety measures in place. “We typically get more than 1.2 million guests during the…MORE

Dallas Names Czar in Effort to Make Workforce more Equitable

Dallas Names Czar in Effort to Make Workforce more Equitable

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson named Lynn McBee his Workforce Czar on Monday to help boost upskilling efforts in the city. The mayor’s appointment makes good on a promise he made during his State of the City address to name a czar in early 2022 to implement the recommendations of his landmark workforce…MORE

Construction Project on Highway 380 Begins in Denton County

Construction Project on Highway 380 Begins in Denton County

DENTON COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Department of Transportation began construction on US 380 in Denton County on Monday. According to TXDOT, the improvement project will improve mobility by increasing capacity and reducing congestion. “The improvements will bring the roadway to current safety design standards, and improve pedestrian access to businesses and schools in the…MORE