Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Two North Texas Cities Try to Curb Illegal Fireworks

Two North Texas Cities Try to Curb Illegal Fireworks

(WBAP/KLIF) — Two cities in the Metroplex are trying to curb illegal celebrations this New Year’s Eve. Arlington and Fort Worth have implemented ways for residents to report such activity. Fort Worth Fire Department’s Mike Drivdahl gives details in a city released video. https://www.facebook.com/InsideFWPD/videos/1064225327764009 it’s as easy as using your smart phone to access the…MORE

5 Texas Centers Run Out of Treatment Effective for Omicron

5 Texas Centers Run Out of Treatment Effective for Omicron

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Infusion centers in five large Texas metros have exhausted their supply of the antibody drug that is most effective against the more-transmissible omicron variant. The Texas Department of Health and Human Services said centers in Austin, El Paso, Fort Worth, San Antonio and the Houston area have run out of sotrovimab,…MORE

Dallas County Health Officials Raise Coronavirus Threat Level to ‘Red’

Dallas County Health Officials Raise Coronavirus Threat Level to ‘Red’

(WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County Public Health officials on Tuesday, Dec. 28, raised the county’s COVID-19 threat level to RED — which indicates high risk of transmission. County health officials initially decided to keep the threat level at orange last Tuesday, but have since decided to raise the level with the Omicron variant continuing to rapidly…MORE

John Madden, Hall of Fame Coach and Broadcaster, Dies at 85

John Madden, Hall of Fame Coach and Broadcaster, Dies at 85

NEW YORK (AP) – The NFL says Hall of Fame coach turned broadcaster John Madden has died at age 85. Madden’s exuberant calls combined with simple explanations provided a weekly soundtrack to NFL games for three decades. The league says he died unexpectedly on Tuesday morning and did not provide a cause. Coaching the renegade…MORE

One Arrested, Another Released in Garland Convenience Store Shooting

One Arrested, Another Released in Garland Convenience Store Shooting

GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF) – Garland Police are again searching for a suspect in a convenience store shooting that left three teenagers dead. Police said Tuesday that the 14-year-old who was arrested and initially thought to be the shooter has been released. “Detectives learned that the 14-year-old male who was taken into custody [Monday] has intimate knowledge…MORE