Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Dallas County Reopens Fair Park Vaccination Site to Long Lines

Dallas County Reopens Fair Park Vaccination Site to Long Lines

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The COVID-19 drive-thru vaccination site at Dallas’ Fair Park administered hundreds of shots on its first day back in business. Dallas County Medical Director, Dr. Phil Huang said on Monday that more than 500 COVID shots and nearly 200 flu shots were given to eligible adults and children on Sunday afternoon. “That’s…MORE

Afghan Refugees in Dallas to Join Their First U.S. Thanksgiving

Afghan Refugees in Dallas to Join Their First U.S. Thanksgiving

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Many Afghan refugees who recently re-settled in North Texas will celebrate their first American Thanksgiving on Thursday. Gateway of Grace Refugee Outreach calls the challenges of re-location immense, but insists the privilege to serve is immeasurable. “It is their first introduction into a uniquely American holiday,” said Gateway of Grace, Executive Director,…MORE

Dallas Police Investigating Sexual Assault at Katie Jackson Park

Dallas Police Investigating Sexual Assault at Katie Jackson Park

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas Police are searching for the man accused of sexually assaulting a woman who was walking through Katie Jackson Park on Haverwood Lane near White Rock Creek late Friday night. The victim told investigators she was walking the trials when a man wearing a dark-colored hoodie came up to her, spoke…MORE

Cowboys, Chiefs fail to meet expectations.

Cowboys, Chiefs fail to meet expectations.

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Patrick Mahomes and Dak Prescott are widely acknowledged to be two of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. Their teams, the Kansas City Chiefs and Dallas Cowboys, rank among the league’s highest scoring offenses and Sunday’s game at Arrowhead stadium was expected to be a shootout, but for all their firepower…MORE

Southwest Airlines’ Work Fatally Shot at Airport in El Paso

Southwest Airlines’ Work Fatally Shot at Airport in El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (AP) – Police continue investigating the death of a Southwest Airlines worker who was shot near an employee parking lot at the airport in El Paso.   Police say they were dispatched to the airport Friday night on an aggravated robbery call and when officers arrived, they found the body of the…MORE