Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Better Business Bureau Warns of Scammers Following Tornadoes

Better Business Bureau Warns of Scammers Following Tornadoes

(WBAP/KLIF) – The Better Business Bureau is issuing several warnings ahead of potential scammers following the weekend’s deadly tornado outbreak. The bureau has released an extensive to-do list that includes how to avoid being scammed in the aftermath of any natural disaster including tornadoes. Officials say to research your options, ask for references, and ask…MORE

NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton Dies

NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton Dies

(AP) – Bill Walton, who starred for John Wooden’s UCLA Bruins before becoming a Basketball Hall of Famer and one of the biggest stars in basketball broadcasting, died Monday, the league announced on behalf of his family. Walton, who had a prolonged fight with cancer, was 71. He was the NBA’s MVP in the 1977-78…MORE

Multiple Dead; Missing – Tornado Damage North of DFW Metroplex

Multiple Dead; Missing – Tornado Damage North of DFW Metroplex

FORT WORTH – (WBAP/KLIF) – At least five people are reported killed in a tornado or more than one tornado that tore through the Sanger/Valley View area Saturday night. Damage is reported in Cooke and Denton counties. More victims are likely, according to officials, who responded to calls for help when a travel center on…MORE

DISD Is Cutting Hundreds of Jobs

DISD Is Cutting Hundreds of Jobs

DALLAS, TX – (WBAP/KLIF) – The largest school district in North Texas just passed its budget for next year, and it’s cutting hundreds of jobs. On Thursday night, the Dallas ISD school board approved a nearly $2 billion budget that cuts more than 800 jobs on school campuses, and at the district’s headquarters. However, the…MORE

Two Time PGA Tour Winner Grayson Murray Has Passed Away

Two Time PGA Tour Winner Grayson Murray Has Passed Away

FORT WORTH, TX – (WBAP/KLIF) – Two time PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray passed away, after withdrawing from the Charles Schwab Challenge at the Colonial Country Club in fort worth on Friday. He was 30 years old. At the request of Murray’s family, the tournament will continue as scheduled. Murray won his first PGA Tour…MORE