Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Joe Biden Wins Democratic Presidential Nomination

Joe Biden Wins Democratic Presidential Nomination

(WBAP/KLIF) — Democrats formally nominated Joe Biden as their 2020 presidential nominee Tuesday night, as party officials and activists from across the nation gave the former vice president their overwhelming support during his party’s all-virtual national convention. The moment marked a political high point for Biden, who had sought the presidency twice before and is now…MORE

DFW COVID-19 Cases Approach 124,000

DFW COVID-19 Cases Approach 124,000

(WBAP/KLIF) — More than 1,600 new cases of the Coronavirus have popped up in the D-F-W area.  Dallas county listed 787 newly infected residents, Tarrant 460, while Collin and Centon counties combined for 370 new COVID-19 cases.  Over 500 of positive tests in Dallas county are actually backlogged tests from June. The Metroplex is closing…MORE

Fort Worth Gun Show Aug 21-23 at Will Rogers

Fort Worth Gun Show Aug 21-23 at Will Rogers

FORT WROTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The Original Fort Worth Gun Show is happening August 21-23  at the Will Rogers Memorial Center. Fort Worth Events Director Mike Crum says they anticipate several thousands to attend. Crum said they will have local and state regulations in place. “Folks attending the show will be expected to mask up and we…MORE

Dallas City Council Committee says DPD Report on Protest Response Lacks Transparency

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Members of the Dallas City Council’s Public Safety Committee believe a recent report from the Dallas Police Department on its response to May protests and riots lacks transparency. The report comes after allegations from protesters of excessive force by Police. Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall acknowledged during a special called committee meeting…MORE

Amazon Adding 600 Jobs in DFW

Amazon Adding 600 Jobs in DFW

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Amazon will create 600 new jobs in the city of Dallas and will lease an addition 100,000 square foot area in Galleria Towers. The city is one of six Amazon is said to be increasing manpower, including Manhattan, Phoenix, San Diego, Denver and Detroit. The average job will pay an annual salary of…MORE