Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Dallas Man Wanted for Abducting 2 Kids Added to Texas Most Wanted List; $10,000 Reward

Dallas Man Wanted for Abducting 2 Kids Added to Texas Most Wanted List; $10,000 Reward

41-year old Leonard Lamar Neal is wanted for aggravated kidnapping, kidnapping and aggravated sexual assault of a child. AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Leonard Lamar Neal, of Dallas, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List and $10,000 in reward money is being offered for information that leads to his…MORE

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