Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Running Unopposed in 2023 May Election

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Running Unopposed in 2023 May Election

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson has announced a scenario that hasn’t been seen in decades. He confirmed via Twitter on Monday that he’s running unopposed in the upcoming May 2023 elections. Johnson is the first person ever to run unopposed for mayor since the city switched to electing its mayor to…MORE

Major Aftershock Strikes after Devastating Turkey, Syria Earthquake

Major Aftershock Strikes after Devastating Turkey, Syria Earthquake

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A new, 6.4 magnitude earthquake has jolted Turkey’s Hatay province which was devastated by a massive tremor two weeks ago. Syria’s state news agency, SANA, is reporting six people have been injured in Aleppo from falling debris, while the mayor of Hatay says a number of buildings have collapsed, trapping people…MORE

Grapevine Man Missing Since January Found Safe

Grapevine Man Missing Since January Found Safe

GRAPEVINE (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A North Texas man who has been missing since January has been found safe. Grapevine Police tweeted that Christian Saulter-Williams was found in another city and has been reunited with his family. His parents said they last saw him on January 18th after he walked away from their home and…MORE

Biden Declares ‘Kyiv stands’ in Surprise Visit to Ukraine

Biden Declares ‘Kyiv stands’ in Surprise Visit to Ukraine

Today marks one year since Russia began its assault on Ukraine. In a surprise visit to the the war-torn country President Biden said , “When Putin launched his invasion nearly one year ago, he thought Ukraine was weak and the West was divided.  He thought he could outlast us. But he was dead wrong.” Associated…MORE

Son of Former FWPD Chief Killed in Line-of-Duty Shooting

Son of Former FWPD Chief Killed in Line-of-Duty Shooting

PHILADELPHIA-AP (WBAP/KLIF) — The 31-year old son of former Fort Worth police chief Joel Fitzgerald was killed in a line-of-duty shooting over the weekend. Slain Temple University Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald was killed while in pursuit of robbery suspects near the campus Saturday night. The Philadelphia district attorney’s office said 18-year-old Miles Pfeffer, who reportedly…MORE