Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

13 Injured In Austin Shooting Spree

13 Injured In Austin Shooting Spree

Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – 13 people were injured in a shooting early Saturday morning in Austin. Interim Police Chief Joseph Chacon said at a news conference that two of the injured are in critical condition, but as of the time he spoke no one had died. The gunfire erupted in Austin’s busy downtown 6th Street entertainment…MORE

Frisco To Spray For Mosquitoes

Frisco To Spray For Mosquitoes

Frisco (WBAP/KLIF) – The city of Frisco says two mosquito pools within the city limits have tested positive for West Nile Virus. Because of that, the city will be spraying the area around Oakbrook Park and Hickory Creek tonight Saturday night. Spraying will be repeated in The Trails neighborhood Sunday night. In each case the…MORE

Postcards Asking Fort Worth Residents to ‘Verify Votes’ Online is a Scam

Postcards Asking Fort Worth Residents to ‘Verify Votes’ Online is a Scam

TARRANT COUNTY, Texas — Officials in Tarrant County are warning the public to be on alert after they said local voters received postcards asking them to find out if their vote counted in the recent Fort Worth runoff elections. These postcards, officials said, did not come from Tarrant County, nor did they come from the…MORE

At Least 6 Hurt as Border Patrol Van is Run off a Texas Road

At Least 6 Hurt as Border Patrol Van is Run off a Texas Road

VAN HORN, Texas (AP) – The Border Patrol says at least six people were injured when a semitrailer cut off one of its vans on a West Texas highway, forcing it off the road. Border Patrol spokesman Greg Davis says the crash happened Thursday morning on Interstate 10 about two miles east of Van Horn.…MORE

Fort Worth’s University Drive Corridor to get Major Improvements, Enchance Pedestrian Safety

Fort Worth’s University Drive Corridor to get Major Improvements, Enchance Pedestrian Safety

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Construction will soon begin on a project aimed at improving the busy University Drive in Fort Worth and improve access to the city’s cultural district. “We are focusing on improving pedestrian safety and enhancing alternative modes of transportation and bike paths as well as some enhancements to transit along the corridor,” said William…MORE