Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

First Challenger Against Beth Van Duyne Steps Up

First Challenger Against Beth Van Duyne Steps Up

U.S. Representative Beth Van Duyne has her first democrat challenger. Former Marine Derrik Gay has announced his candidacy for the 24th Congressional District. Gay, spent 13 years in the Marine Corps as an intelligence officer before being medically discharged, last year. Gay says the Jan. 6th attack on the U.S Capitol was a ”call to…MORE

Tropical Weather Causing Concern at Search and Rescue Site of Collapsed Condo

Tropical Weather Causing Concern at Search and Rescue Site of Collapsed Condo

SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) – The discovery of four more victims in the rubble of a collapsed Florida condominium building has raised the death toll to 32. Miami-Dade Assistant Fire Chief Raide Jadallah announced the new death count to family members Tuesday. The rescue efforts have been hampered by severe weather as Tropical Storm Elsa lashed…MORE

Two Sisters Drown at Lake Lewisville on Fourth of July

Two Sisters Drown at Lake Lewisville on Fourth of July

HIGHLAND VILLAGE (WBAP/KLIF News) – A North Texas family is mourning the loss of two sisters who drowned while celebrating a birthday on Lake Lewisville July 4th. The Tarrant County Medical Examiners Office identified the women as 31-year-old Teegan Hill of Lancaster and 28-year-old Troinee Broom of Dallas. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department said Hill…MORE

Texas House Democrats Seek Public Hearings On Election Bill During Special Session

Texas House Democrats Seek Public Hearings On Election Bill During Special Session

Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Ahead of a special state legislative session that starts Thursday in Austin, Texas House Democrats have asked for public hearings on election bills. According to the Dallas Morning News, Democrats sent a list of discussion topics to House Speaker Dade Phelan that also includes a request to not move any bills through…MORE