Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Department of Justice Report Into Uvalde School Shooting Expected This Week

Department of Justice Report Into Uvalde School Shooting Expected This Week

UVALDE (AP) — The Justice Department is planning this week to release findings of an investigation into law enforcement’s response to the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, where 19 students and two teachers were killed. The report is expected to be released Thursday. Uvalde Consolidated School District Superintendent Ashley Chohlis notified the community of…MORE

Dallas Police Association Elects New President

Dallas Police Association Elects New President

(WBAP/KLIF) — Dallas’ largest police association elects a new president. 25-year veteran officer Jaime Castro has been elected president of the Dallas Police Association (DPA). Castro replaces former DPA President Mike Mata who says the organization is fortunate to have Castro. Mata also says Castro is a highly decorated officer who has received four awards…MORE

North Texas Mayor Will Not Run for Re-election

North Texas Mayor Will Not Run for Re-election

(WBAP/KLIF) — One North Texas city is losing its mayor. 10-term mayor Oscar Trevino is stepping down as the top elected official of North Richland Hills. Trevino was first elected to the city council in 1999 and successfully ran for mayor in 2002. Over his 25 years of service, he has seen a nearly 30%…MORE

Protecting Your Wallet With Insurance Claims

Protecting Your Wallet With Insurance Claims

DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – Insurance claims experts suggest your insurance coverage may be fine, but a double check will help you in times of trouble, and a little extra work on your part when making a claim may help speed reimbursement as well. If your pipes burst in this cold weather, insurance watchdog groups like…MORE

Life Threatening North Texas Weather Conditions Continue

Life Threatening North Texas Weather Conditions Continue

FORT WORTH – (WBAP/KLIF) – The National Weather Service reminds North Texans a wind chill advisory remains in effect today/Tuesday until 12 noon; the hard freeze warning, until 10 this morning/Tuesday. Very cold wind chills as low as -10F have North Texas in its grips again today, which could result in hypothermia if precautions are not…MORE

Trump Declared Winner Of The Iowa Caucus While Ramaswamy Suspends Campaign

Trump Declared Winner Of The Iowa Caucus While Ramaswamy Suspends Campaign

(WBAP/KLIF) Iowa – Donald Trump won the Iowa caucuses in a landslide Monday night, with Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida coming in at second-place. Nikki Haley, the former governor of South Carolina, came in third.  Vivek Ramaswamy has suspended his campaign and endorsed former President Trump. Ramaswamy reportedly called Trump to congratulate him on his…MORE

Paradise School Board Member, 2 Children Killed in Parker County Plane Crash

Paradise School Board Member, 2 Children Killed in Parker County Plane Crash

PARKER COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Federal investigators are looking into the cause of a plane crash in Parker County Sunday afternoon that killed a Paradise ISD board member and two of his children. The plane, believed to be a twin-engine Cessna, reportedly flew out of a Wise County airport and crashed near Lone Star…MORE

Red Cross Cities Emergency; Low Stock Blood Supplies

Red Cross Cities Emergency; Low Stock Blood Supplies

DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – The American Red Cross says it’s experiencing it’s worst emergency blood shorate in 20 years time. Blood and platelet donors are urged to make appointments to help ease the shorage and ensure lifesaving medical procedures for many are not put on hold. In the past 20 years, the number of Red…MORE

Snow Flurries; Slow Driving in DFW Metroplex

Snow Flurries; Slow Driving in DFW Metroplex

DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – North Texas is experiencing scattered snow showers and light winds with wind chill factors below zero farenheit this morning. Driving conditions are reported as varying, with patches of ice reported on some surface streets, but treated highway areas reported in overall good condition. While 95 million Americans are reported to be…MORE