Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

COVID-19 Deaths at Care Centers on the Rise

COVID-19 Deaths at Care Centers on the Rise

(WBAP/KLIF) — Coronavirus has ravaged nursing homes throughout the United States, killing more than 10,000 residents.  In North Texas, 54 residents of the Denton State Supported Living Center have died and for the month of April, 8 residents have died at Oxford Grand in McKinney.  Coryanne Graham said all 8 lived in the Memory Care portion of…MORE

Houston Mayor Upset Over State Money Grab

Houston Mayor Upset Over State Money Grab

 (AP) -Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner says he’s offended by the state’s plan to take control of more than $1 billion in federal funds allocated to the city for Hurricane Harvey housing relief amid the coronavirus pandemic. Turner’s comments Thursday came a day after Texas General Land Commissioner George P. Bush sent him a letter announcing…MORE

North Richland Hills To Furlough Employees

North Richland Hills To Furlough Employees

(WBAP/KLIF) — With many North Texas families out of work, making payments to the city for water and sewer services is the first to go. Not only that, but sales tax revenue has ground to a halt, bringing about budget shortfalls for many municipalities. In an attempt to offset the loss, North Richland Hills will…MORE

Dallas Police Involved In Car Chase Shootout

Dallas Police Involved In Car Chase Shootout

(WBAP/KLIF) — Police were involved in a shoot-out on the streets of Dallas, Friday morning.  Dallas police were called at around 12:30 a.m. to a report of a robbery with gunfire along St. Augustine dDive south of I-20. Three black males reportedly robbed a Dallas man during a home invasion and stole his vehicle.As officers…MORE

Dak Prescott’s Older Brother, Jace, Dies

Dak Prescott’s Older Brother, Jace, Dies

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — The joy of their unexpected good fortune in the NFL draft was severely dampened for Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys with the shocking announcement that Prescott’s 31-year-old brother, Jace, had died Thursday morning. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones issued the following statement: “We are so saddened that Dak has lost his…MORE