Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Southwest Airlines Provides Charter Flights for Texas Firefighters Combating California Wildfires

Southwest Airlines Provides Charter Flights for Texas Firefighters Combating California Wildfires

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Southwest Airlines is providing two charter flights for 330 Texas Firefighters at no cost as they deploy or return from assisting California with several large wildfires. According to the Frisco Fire Department, Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System, including resources from throughout Texas, have been providing assistance in California since August 24. Frisco Fire…MORE

Time to Register to Vote is Running Out, Registration Numbers Show Uptick

Time to Register to Vote is Running Out, Registration Numbers Show Uptick

MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – Time is running out to register to vote in November’s Presidential election. Believe it or not, early voting is just weeks away. Next Monday, October 5, is the last day to register to vote in the November 3 election. “We have seen a definite increase in the number of people registering to…MORE

DART to Increase Services Starting October 19th

DART to Increase Services Starting October 19th

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – DART riders can expect to see some major changes in the agency’s services in a few weeks. Dallas Area Rapid Transit said it will increase services in bus, rail and GoLink service starting October 19th to keep up with demand as the North Texas economy slowly reopens amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In…MORE

Two Kaufman County Youngsters Left Fending for Themselves After Mom Dies

Two Kaufman County Youngsters Left Fending for Themselves After Mom Dies

Talty, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Two Talty children found fending for themselves after mother dies, according to police. Authorities were alerted by Forney ISD after teachers hadn’t seen the 71-year old woman’s children in a week. Teachers had called to check on the children and when they did not get answer, the district called on the…MORE