Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price Makes An Endorsement

Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price Makes An Endorsement

Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price has announced who she thinks should be the next Mayor of Fort Worth. Price is endorsing her former chief of staff, Mattie Parker, in the 2021 mayoral race. In statement released by Parkers campaign, Price said Parker was the only candidate she would trust to lead…MORE

Dallas Police Association Responds to Dallas Cop Charged with Murder

Dallas Police Association Responds to Dallas Cop Charged with Murder

(WBAP/KLIF) — With the arrest of Dallas police officer Bryan Riser, many are wondering how the community will respond amid the current political climate to defund the police. Dallas Police Association President Mike Mata says that “bad cops” need to be held accountable, however the reputation of the rest of Dallas’ finest shouldn’t be tarnished.  Mata…MORE

Dallas To Enact Mask Mandate After State Mandate Expires

Dallas To Enact Mask Mandate After State Mandate Expires

(WBAP/KLIF) — The state wide mask mandate in Texas will be lifted next week, however the city of Dallas enacted one of their own.  Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson signed a new city mask mandate, Thursday, set to begin when governor Greg Abbott’s order expires. Johnson says “masks are one of the most effective tools we…MORE

North Texas Public Transit Providers Requiring Masks, Regardless of Lifted Mask Order

North Texas Public Transit Providers Requiring Masks, Regardless of Lifted Mask Order

DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- Three major transportation entities in North Texas will still require riders to wear face coverings. Regardless of any lifted mandate, the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA), Trinity Metro and the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) are requiring all riders to wear face coverings during their entire trip and when waiting for their vehicle…MORE