Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

George P. Bush Considers Challenging Ken Paxton in Race for Texas AG

George P. Bush Considers Challenging Ken Paxton in Race for Texas AG

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton could face a challenger with a familiar name in politics in next year’s election. Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush confirmed to WBAP/KLIF News on Monday that he is considering running for the position. “I’m taking a serious look at it,” Bush said. “I’m focused on the…MORE

Garland to Host Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Event Tuesday

GARLAND  (WBAP/KLIF News) – The City of Garland Health Department is hosting a mass COVID-19 vaccination event Tuesday, April 13th, at Johnson Stadium at 1029 E. Centerville Road from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. The single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be administered as long as supplies last and no appointment is necessary. City officials…MORE

The Cost of Housing and Care For Migrant Kids Soaring

The Cost of Housing and Care For Migrant Kids Soaring

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — The U.S. government is spending at least $60 million per week caring for more than 16,000 migrant teenagers and children in shelters at a cost of $290 per day per child. Those costs are expected to rise significantly as the numbers of children crossing the border continue to increase forcing the…MORE

Frisco Police are Searching for a Missing 12-Year Old Girl

Frisco Police are Searching for a Missing 12-Year Old Girl

Frisco, TX (WBAP/KLIF) _ Frisco Police are looking for a 12-year old girl who went missing last night. Police say Emma D’Andria was last seen around 8:10pm in Frisco’s Starwood neighborhood near Starwood Drive and Orchard Park Drive. She was barefoot and wearing a tie-dye tank top, white shorts. Police are searching for her this…MORE

Applications Process Opens for Help With Burial Expenses for COVID-19 Deaths

Applications Process Opens for Help With Burial Expenses for COVID-19 Deaths

Washington – Applications open today (Monday) for a new program that helps cover the burial expenses for people who died of COVID-19. If you had COVID-19 funeral expenses, we encourage you to keep and gather documentation. Types of information should include: An official death certificate that attributes the death directly or indirectly to COVID-19 and…MORE