Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Suspect Killed After Shooting West Texas Deputy

Suspect Killed After Shooting West Texas Deputy

Odessa (AP) – Authorities say a suspect being pursued by sheriff’s deputies in West Texas was killed after shooting a deputy in the leg. The Ector County sheriff’s office says deputies were trying to pull over a person wanted on a parole violation when the vehicle with two people inside led deputies on a chase…MORE

Two Killed In Helicopter Crash Near Colorado City

Two Killed In Helicopter Crash Near Colorado City

Colorado City, TX (AP) – Authorities say two men were killed when a helicopter crashed in a field in West Texas. Mitchell County Sheriff Patrick Toombs says the helicopter crashed just southwest of Colorado City, which is about 250 miles west of Dallas. The pilot, 31 year old Zane Whitesides, and his passenger, 32 year…MORE

Texas GOP Censures the U.S. Supreme Court

Texas GOP Censures the U.S. Supreme Court

(WBAP/KLIF) — The Texas Republican Party fears the recent Supreme Court decision to strike down a lawsuit challenging election results in four swing states sets a dangerous precedence. Chairman Allen West issued a statement on Friday that pointed to damaging effects for states that follow their own election laws, while other states violate them without…MORE

Tarrant County to Receive $1.8M Federal Grant for COVID-19 PPE and Materials

Tarrant County to Receive $1.8M Federal Grant for COVID-19 PPE and Materials

TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- Tarrant County will receive a $1,830,379.28 federal grant for emergency protective measures to purchase COVID-19 personal protective equipment (PPE) and materials for first responders and public health staff, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today. The funding comes through FEMA under authority of Section 403 of the Robert T. Stafford Act. “We…MORE

Eviction Moratorium Expires December 31st, Millions to Face Holiday Evictions

Eviction Moratorium Expires December 31st, Millions to Face Holiday Evictions

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Starting January 1st, landlords will be able to have eviction trials heard in the courts.  A federal moratorium put in place due to Covid-19 is set to expire at the end of this month. “It’s pretty dire…Experts have estimated that there are about 20 million renters or homeowners a county who are late in their…MORE