Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Tarrant County Sheriff Under Fire for Rising Jail Deaths

Tarrant County Sheriff Under Fire for Rising Jail Deaths

(WBAP/KLIF) — Prisoner deaths are on the rise in Tarrant County. County Sheriff Bill Waybourn is coming under fire for an increase in the number of deaths in the county jail. The Tarrant County Jail’s mortality rate has been higher than the national average for four years straight, which is concerning to both Waybourn and…MORE

DFW Businesses Gearing Up for World Cup

DFW Businesses Gearing Up for World Cup

(WBAP/KLIF) — The Metroplex is gearing up to host the equivalent of nine Super Bowls. The FIFA World Cup is still two years away, however if businesses aren’t preparing now, they may miss the boat. UNT business expert Michael Savoie says the business community has a golden opportunity to cater to a large population, as…MORE

Texas Baptist Men Provide Panhandle Relief

Texas Baptist Men Provide Panhandle Relief

(WBAP/KLIF) — As the Texas wildfires burn, relief organizations are rushing to provide aid. Texas Baptist Men (TBM) have organized a relief effort to assist residents in the Texas Panhandle who have lost everything. The humanitarian group has boots on the ground in Fritch, TX, to assist victims affected by the devastating wildfires. According to…MORE

Federal Judge Blocks SB4, Texas Immigration Law That Grants Police Broad Powers to Arrest Migrants Who Enter US Illegally

Federal Judge Blocks SB4, Texas Immigration Law That Grants Police Broad Powers to Arrest Migrants Who Enter US Illegally

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked a new Texas law that would allow local and state law enforcement to arrest, detain and deport those who are suspected of entering the United States illegally. The development hands a victory to the Biden administration amid it’s battle with Governor Greg Abbott…MORE

John Cornyn to Run for Senate Republican Leader

John Cornyn to Run for Senate Republican Leader

(WBAP/KLIF) — WASHINGTON (AP) — Texas Sen. John Cornyn has informed his colleagues that he intends to run for Senate Republican leader, becoming the first senator to announce a campaign after Sen. Mitch McConnell said he will step down from the post in November. Cornyn, who served as McConnell’s No. 2 in leadership before he…MORE