Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

ERCOT Asks Texans to Conserve Power

ERCOT Asks Texans to Conserve Power

Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Electric Reliability Council of Texas {ERCOT) is asking Texans to voluntarily conserve power today amid continued triple digit heat. Officials expect another all time peak demand on the grid today between 2pm through 8pm. The asks that you turn off your pools; turn up your thermostats and do not run your…MORE

Dallas Police Seeking Tips to Catch Driver in Fatal Hit-and-Run

Dallas Police Seeking Tips to Catch Driver in Fatal Hit-and-Run

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Dallas Police Department is asking the public to help identify the driver involved in a hit and run that killed a 71-year-old woman. It happened on Friday around 9:34 p.m. Investigators said the SUV was traveling northbound on 13400 Esparanza Road and hit a pedestrian. The driver didn’t stop…MORE

Plano Woman to Test Texas Resolve – Fetus or Person?

Plano Woman to Test Texas Resolve – Fetus or Person?

(PLANO) Brandy Bottone is reported as saying she’s taking her case to court, July 20th. Bottone was driving in the HOV lane of Highway 75 when she was stopped by a police officer and asked where, as required, at least one other passenger was in her vehicle. She suggested her unborn daughter was riding with…MORE

McKinney Native Snags Wimbledon Girl’s Title

McKinney Native Snags Wimbledon Girl’s Title

McKinney native wins Wimbledon girls’ title, becomes 2nd American to win in 30 years The 16-year-old Texas tennis star became the second American in 30 years to win the Wimbledon girls’ singles title. (WFAA; Dallas) – A 16 year old Texas tennis sensation is now the second American in thirty years time to win the…MORE