Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Texas man cited with disorderly conduct over mask dispute

Texas man cited with disorderly conduct over mask dispute

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A 47-year-old Texas man was cited for disorderly conduct Thursday after he allegedly smacked the hand of a San Antonio-area official who was trying to persuade him to put on a face covering, officials said. The man’s lawyer disputes the claim. Terry Toller turned himself in to the Bexar County Sheriff’s…MORE

Colleyville Defies Tarrant County Mask Order

Colleyville Defies Tarrant County Mask Order

(WBAP/KLIF) — Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley is expressing frustration with Colleyville city leaders for not supporting the county’s new mask order.  In an attempt to curb the rise in COVID-19 infections, Whitley feels the order is essential and blasted Colleyville city leaders for their response. Colleyville city posted a message on Facebook that indicated the…MORE

Renewed Calls for Donating Plasma in North Texas

Renewed Calls for Donating Plasma in North Texas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A renewed call for plasma donations in North Texas to help COVID-19 patients and people who suffer from other diseases. Eduardo Williams manages a North Texas CSL Plasma location and says they are making sure their business is safe for people to donate. “We maintain a very high health and safety standard…MORE

ICE Reports COVID-19 Outbreak at South Texas Facility

ICE Reports COVID-19 Outbreak at South Texas Facility

(WBAP/KLIF) — Federal immigration officials say 11 detainees at a South Texas family detention center have tested positive for the Coronavirus. The outbreak was reported at the center near Karnes City, about 50 miles southeast of San Antonio. According to a federal court monitor says all of the center’s detainees were tested for COVID–19, Monday.…MORE

Border Patrol Chase Ends in Seven Dead

Border Patrol Chase Ends in Seven Dead

(WBAP/KLIF) —  Seven people were killed and three others injured in a gruesome car crash in a Texas border city, Thursday.  The vehicle was being pursued by the Border Patrol when it smashed into a building. El Paso Police Seargent Robert Gomez says the victims were all occupants of a four-door vehicle when it crashed…MORE