Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

New Omni PGA Frisco Resort Opens its Doors

New Omni PGA Frisco Resort Opens its Doors

FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF) – A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Monday at the new Omni PGA Frisco Resort in Frisco. Slated to open in May 2023 in partnership with PGA of America City of Frisco, and Frisco Independent School District, Omni PGA Frisco Resort, is expected to become a leading destination for golf. The resort…MORE

Gov. Abbott Advises Chicago Mayor to Call on President Biden to Address Migrant Crisis

Gov. Abbott Advises Chicago Mayor to Call on President Biden to Address Migrant Crisis

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott advised Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot this week to call on President Joe Biden to secure the border in response to her request that Texas stop transporting migrants to her self-declared sanctuary city.  In a letter to Mayor Lightfoot, the Governor said he reminded her of the necessity of Texas’…MORE

Biden Administration to Send 1,500 Troops to Southern Border As Title 42 Set to Expire

Biden Administration to Send 1,500 Troops to Southern Border As Title 42 Set to Expire

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will send 1,500 troops to the U.S.-Mexico border amid an expected migrant surge following the end of pandemic-era restrictions, according to four administration officials. Military personnel will do data entry, warehouse support and other administrative tasks so that U.S. Customs and Border Protection can focus on fieldwork, the officials…MORE

Seven Bodies Found During Search for 2 Missing Oklahoma Teens

Seven Bodies Found During Search for 2 Missing Oklahoma Teens

HENRYETTA, Okla. (AP) — Authorities searching a rural Oklahoma property for two missing teenagers discovered the bodies of seven people Monday, including the suspected remains of the teens and a convicted sex offender who was sought along with them, the local sheriff said. Okmulgee County Sheriff Eddy Rice said the state medical examiner will have…MORE

Legendary Folk Singer-Songwriter Gordon Lightfoot Dies at 84

Legendary Folk Singer-Songwriter Gordon Lightfoot Dies at 84

TORONTO (AP) — Gordon Lightfoot, the legendary folk singer-songwriter known for “If You Could Read My Mind” and “Sundown” and for songs that told tales of Canadian identity, died Monday. He was 84. Representative Victoria Lord said the musician died at a Toronto hospital. His cause of death was not immediately available. Considered one of…MORE