Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Electrical Outage Prompts Collin County Courthouse to Close for the Day

Electrical Outage Prompts Collin County Courthouse to Close for the Day

(MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – Due to an electrical outage, the Collin County Courthouse is closed to the public and employees on Monday. “We are currently experiencing an electrical outage at the Collin County Courthouse that includes all escalators, elevators, fire pumps, and chilled water pumps,” the county said in statement released Monday morning. “County staff are…MORE

Governor Abbott, 10 State Governors to Visit Southern Border

Governor Abbott, 10 State Governors to Visit Southern Border

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott and 10 state governors will visit the Texas-Mexico border this week to address the current surge of migrant border crossings. The Governor will also be joined by Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw, Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd, and Texas Military Department Brigadier…MORE

MedStar Seeking Special Kids for Annual Trick or Treat Ambulance Escort

MedStar Seeking Special Kids for Annual Trick or Treat Ambulance Escort

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – MedStar is asking North Texans to nominate children who are too sick to go trick or treating but would love to join the fun to take part in its annual Halloween event. The Tarrant County ambulance service will take the lucky children on an ambulance escort one or two lucky…MORE

Supreme Court Justices Back At Court For New Term

Supreme Court Justices Back At Court For New Term

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court is beginning a momentous new term with a return to familiar surroundings, the mahogany and marble courtroom that the justices abandoned more than 18 months ago because of the coronavirus pandemic. Abortion, guns and religion all are on the agenda for a court with a rightward tilt, including three…MORE

FWISD: Arson Fire and Burglary At Atwood McDonald Elementary; Classes in Session

FWISD: Arson Fire and Burglary At Atwood McDonald Elementary; Classes in Session

Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth fire officials say a fire over the weekend at Atwood McDonald Elementary School was intentionally set. Investigators arrested 61-year old Joseph Terry Dorsey on burglary and arson charges. Crews arrived at the school around 10:30 Saturday night to find an active fire. The fire was contained, but not before…MORE