Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

FBI: Texas Man’s Posts From Capitol Riot Lead to His Arrest

FBI: Texas Man’s Posts From Capitol Riot Lead to His Arrest

DALLAS (AP) — Authorities have arrested a 22-year-old Texas man who investigators say posted videos on social media that showed him taking part in the U.S. Capitol riots earlier this month. was arrested Thursday after investigators executed a search warrant at his Savoy home, according to The Dallas Morning News. Cooke posted pictures and video…MORE

The Latest Numbers on COVID-19 Deaths in Texas

The Latest Numbers on COVID-19 Deaths in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The Texas health department has reported a decrease in the number of new deaths due to COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus. There were 407 additional deaths reported Saturday following three consecutive days of more than 1,200 new deaths. Data from Johns Hopkins University shows the seven-day rolling average of…MORE

Dave Chappelle Tests Positive For COVID-19; Shows Canceled

Dave Chappelle Tests Positive For COVID-19; Shows Canceled

Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Comedian Dave Chappelle has tested positive for the coronavirus, and his upcoming comedy shows have been canceled. Chappelle tested positive just before a show in Austin. He is said to be asymptomatic, and quarantining. Chappelle had been performing socially-distanced shows in Ohio since June, and recently decided to move them to Austin…MORE

Texas Officials Allocate COVID-19 Vaccines For The Week of January 25th

Texas Officials Allocate COVID-19 Vaccines For The Week of January 25th

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The state of Texas is scheduled to receive 332,750 doses of COVID-19 vaccine from the federal government next week.  The Texas Department of State Health Services has instructed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to ship those doses to 212 providers across Texas. The state will continue to vaccinate health care…MORE