Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

MedStar Reports Dramatic Increase in Heat-Related Calls

MedStar Reports Dramatic Increase in Heat-Related Calls

(WBAP/KLIF) — As the heat wave continues across the Metroplex, medical professionals are strongly encouraging residents to hydrate, stay indoors if possible, and to be aware of how their body is reacting to the heat. Medical clinics and hospitals are seeing a drastic increase in the number of patients affected by the heat. Matt Zavadsky…MORE

Governor Abbott Calls Second Special Legislative Session

Governor Abbott Calls Second Special Legislative Session

(WBAP/KLIF) — After a stalemate between the Texas House and Senate over a property tax reduction in the first special session, Governor Greg Abbott has now called a second one. The governor says he brought the Texas legislature back for a second special session at 3pm, Tuesday, to provide lasting property tax cuts for Texans.…MORE

AAA Texas Releases July 4th Travel Prediction

AAA Texas Releases July 4th Travel Prediction

(WBAP/KLIF) — AAA Texas has released its travel projections for the 4th of July Holiday weekend. Nationally, nearly 51-million Americans will travel for Independence Day, breaking the previous record set in 2019 of 49-million travelers. According to Daniel Armbruster with AAA Texas, approximately 3.8 million Texans are expected to venture 50 miles or more from…MORE

Dallas ‘Beat the Heat’ Centers Open

Dallas ‘Beat the Heat’ Centers Open

(WBAP/KLIF) — The Texas heat took the lives of 279 people in 2022, which has prompted local officials to initiate programs to save lives. That’s the driving force behind the ‘Beat the Heat’ program, sponsored by the City of Dallas and Reliant Energy. For the 14th year in a row, the program provides relief to…MORE

Ryan Seacrest Named to Replace Retiring Pat Sajak on Wheel of Fortune

Ryan Seacrest Named to Replace Retiring Pat Sajak on Wheel of Fortune

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The category? “Proper Name.” The answer? Ryan Seacrest, who will become the new “Wheel of Fortune” host after Pat Sajak’s retirement next year. Seacrest and Sony Pictures Television announced Tuesday that Seacrest has signed a multiyear deal to host the long-running game show starting with Season 42. Sajak recently announced the…MORE