Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Red Cross DFW Helping Families Displaced By EF-2 Tornado in Arlington

Red Cross DFW Helping Families Displaced By EF-2 Tornado in Arlington

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – The American Red Cross DFW is helping dozens of families who were displaced after severe storms blew through the Metroplex spawning a tornado in Arlington late Tuesday night. The National Weather Service confirmed Wednesday afternoon that a preliminary investigation classified the storm’s strength as an EF-2 with winds as high as 115…MORE

Is Cowboys Coach McCarthy a Racist For Smashing Watermelons?

Is Cowboys Coach McCarthy a Racist For Smashing Watermelons?

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – When it was revealed that Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Mike McCarthy smashed watermelons with a sledgehammer to inspire his troops the immediate reaction was laughter from the team and for most reporters. Fox Sports 1 commentator Shannon Sharpe found nothing funny about it. “Dear white America, any time you have black…MORE

RadioShack Is Making A Comeback

RadioShack Is Making A Comeback

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) – RadioShack, a fixture at the mall for decades, has been pulled from brink of death, again. It’s the most prized name in the basket of brands that entrepreneur investors Alex Mehr and Tai Lopez have scooped up since the coronavirus pandemic bowled over the U.S. retail sector and sent a…MORE

TAMU & Dallas-Based Company Develop Super-Fast COVID Breathalyzer Test [VIDEO]

TAMU & Dallas-Based Company Develop Super-Fast COVID Breathalyzer Test [VIDEO]

Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas A&M researchers and a Dallas-based artificial intelligence company have developed a rapid COVID-19 breathalyzer test that produces results in seconds. The device, called Worlds Protect, rests in a kiosk that can be set up anywhere. Chris Rohde with Worlds Inc in Dallas explained how it’s used: “People can walk up and…MORE

Severe Thunderstorms Across NTX; Damaged Buildings & Displaced Residents in Arlington

Severe Thunderstorms Across NTX; Damaged Buildings & Displaced Residents in Arlington

Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLF) –  A damaging series of strong thunderstorms moved across North Texas last night. Heavy rains flooded streets, caused accidents, toppled trees, and ripped shingles off roofs. Arlington is reporting some of the heaviest damage at an apartment complex; the damage displaced 75 families at the Waterdance Apartments of Pioneer Parkway. The are also…MORE