Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

FIFA Executives Visit DFW as Specifics on World Cup Loom

FIFA Executives Visit DFW as Specifics on World Cup Loom

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas 2026 World Cup delegation welcomed FIFA leaders to town on Tuesday as the planning and preparation for what is expected to be the biggest sporting event in DFW history, FIFA World Cup 2026™, continues.  The Dallas visit kicks off the second wave of visits by FIFA and FIFA26 officials to…MORE

Republicans Nominate Rep. Tom Emmer for Speaker; Drops Out within the Afternoon

Republicans Nominate Rep. Tom Emmer for Speaker; Drops Out within the Afternoon

Update at 3:30pm: Hours after he was nominated, Congressman Tom Emmer of Minnesota dropped out of the House Speakers race leaving republicans having to ask what is next. Emmer learned very quickly he would likely not have the support necessary to win enough republicans to gain the speakership. Former President Donald Trump had opposed Emmer…MORE

General Motor’s Arlington Plant Joins United Auto Workers Union Strike

General Motor’s Arlington Plant Joins United Auto Workers Union Strike

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The United Auto Workers Union confirmed Tuesday that its local chapter in Arlington has shut down General Motors largest plant. In a social media post, workers could be seen walking out of the plant on Abrams Street near 360. Local 276 president Keith Crowell said GM’s Arlington plant employs around…MORE

Little Elm Police Searching for Suspects in Deadly Shooting at Weekend House Party

Little Elm Police Searching for Suspects in Deadly Shooting at Weekend House Party

LITTLE ELM (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Little Elm Police Department has released surveillance video of five people who may have information about a shooting at a house party over the weekend the claimed the life of a Frisco ISD varsity basketball player. 17-year-old Keith Slaughter was one of three people who were shot at…MORE

Rangers Beat The Astros 11-4 And Are Headed To The World Series

Rangers Beat The Astros 11-4 And Are Headed To The World Series

HOUSTON – (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Rangers have defeated the Houston Astros 11 to 4. The Rangers kicked off game 7 in Houston by scoring three runs in the first inning. The momentum didn’t stop with Texas scoring eight additional runs during the game. The Astros managed to score four runs. However, they failed to…MORE