Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Kroger To Dallas: Thanks For The O.K., But No Thanks

Kroger To Dallas: Thanks For The O.K., But No Thanks

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Kroger has shelved its plan to build a new supermarket a little east of downtown Dallas. Kroger had city approval to construct the new store on land it already owns just east of the Woodall Rodgers – Central Expressway interchange. The city approved the idea because Kroger agreed to build affordable apartments…MORE

Dallas Stars Open Stanley Cup Playoffs Monday Night at Home

Dallas Stars Open Stanley Cup Playoffs Monday Night at Home

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Stars open the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the American Airlines Center on Monday night against the Minnesota Wild. The Stars finished second in the Central Division and have home-ice advantage, with Games One and Two on Monday and Wednesday at American Airlines Center. It’s a best-of-seven-games series – the…MORE

SpaceX Preparing To Launch Its Starship

SpaceX Preparing To Launch Its Starship

Brownsville (WBAP/KLIF) – If all goes as planned, a very large rocket could blast off from south Texas Monday morning. SpaceX says it’s ready to take the next step in testing the re-useable rocket system that it intends to use to carry crews and cargo into orbit and back. The rocket that SpaceX calls Starship…MORE

Reunion Tower Celebrates 45th Birthday

Reunion Tower Celebrates 45th Birthday

(WBAP/KLIF) — Reunion Tower in Dallas celebrates its 45th birthday over the weekend. The tower has been a fixture of the Dallas skyline for almost half a century as many across the Metroplex have enjoyed entertainment and family gatherings at Reunion Tower. The tower’s business development director, Gregg Elkin, says a special light show, discounts…MORE

White Settlement Police Return to Their Old West Roots

White Settlement Police Return to Their Old West Roots

(WBAP/KLIF) — White Settlement Police are taking a step back into the Old West of the 1800’s with a new uniform addition. When Police Chief Chris Cook was hired on to head the department, officers asked what he thought about approving them to wear cowboy hats on the job. Now, cook has approved that request.…MORE