Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Texas and the Federal Government Respond to an End to the Pandemic Era Title 42

Texas and the Federal Government Respond to an End to the Pandemic Era Title 42

Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Title 42 has expired had allowed border agents to expel asylum seekers in a hurry. But now that it’s gone….thousands of hopeful migrants are trying to get into the U-S. Fox’s William LaJeunesse has more from Tijuana, Mexico. The U.S. is putting new restrictions into place at its southern border to try…MORE

Mostly Cloudy High Near 87; Showers & Thunderstorms after 1PM; Rainy Weekend

Mostly Cloudy High Near 87; Showers & Thunderstorms after 1PM; Rainy Weekend

Widespread rainfall is expected over the upcoming weekend. Rain amounts will range from 0.5-1 inch in East Texas to 2-3 inches west of I-35. A Flood Watch has been posted for western portions of Central Texas where localized 3-day totals may exceed 4 inches. Friday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after…MORE

Southwest Pilots Vote to Authorize Strike

Southwest Pilots Vote to Authorize Strike

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) -Southwest Airlines pilots have voted to go on strike. Voting on the strike authorization started earlier this month and was supposed to last through the end of the month, but 99 percent of pilots who have cast votes have voted in favor or the move. Pilots have been in contract talks with the…MORE

Shooting Suspect on the Run from North Texas Police

Shooting Suspect on the Run from North Texas Police

(WBAP/KLIF) — A ring of car burglaries by a group of armed suspects has Tarrant county police departments on full alert. 21-year-old Quanterrious Lee Quantrell Royal is wanted for shooting a man in White Settlement, for a large shooting in Fort Worth, and in connection to armed car burglaries in Saginaw. White Settlement Police Chief…MORE

Casino & Sports Betting Gains Momentum in Texas House

Casino & Sports Betting Gains Momentum in Texas House

Austin, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Two proposed constitutional amendments aimed at expanding gambling in Texas advanced in the House on Wednesday. The move comes amid polls that show over half of Texas residents favor support resort-style casinos and legalized sports betting. GOP Rep. Charlie Geren’s proposed amendment would let voters decide if they want eight destination…MORE