Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Vietnam War Memorial Coming to Fort Worth

Vietnam War Memorial Coming to Fort Worth

(WBAP/KLIF) — More than 200 lost Vietnam war soldiers received their long-awaited welcome home, Thursday, as their names were read aloud during a ground-breaking ceremony. Fort Worth Aviation Museum chair Jim Hodgson says Tarrant county will construct a Vietnam war memorial at Veterans Memorial Park in remembrance of those who died. The memorial will include a…MORE

Defense Bill in Danger Over Confederate-Named Military Bases

Defense Bill in Danger Over Confederate-Named Military Bases

WASHINGTON (AP) –  President Donald Trump is threatening to veto a long-standing defense bill due to a provision that would rename  military bases like Fort Benning that are named after Confederate soldiers. Republicans have vowed not to send the bill to Trump’s desk unless the provision is removed. The GOP’s position is facing push back…MORE

Cornyn Outlines COVID-19 Relief as Priority Moving Forward

Cornyn Outlines COVID-19 Relief as Priority Moving Forward

WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Senator John Cornyn is outlining what he wants in any new COVID-19 relief legislation out of Congress. The republican from Texas says action is needed even with a vaccine coming soon. “It’s clear that while we are on the cusp of delivering a vaccine, several vaccines hopefully starting by the end of…MORE

Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County in Need of Volunteers Ahead of Holiday Season

Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County in Need of Volunteers Ahead of Holiday Season

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – As the coronavirus pandemic continues its grip on the United States economy leaving many families struggling financially, Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County has seen an 81 percent increase in the public’s need for its services since the virus hit in March. It’s left the non profit in need of help…MORE