Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker Delivers State of the City Address

Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker Delivers State of the City Address

(WBAP/KLIF) – FORT WORTH, TX – At the State of the City address, Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker confirmed that she intends to run for a third term as mayor, and focused on improving public safety, education, and the cities water quality. To address public safety concerns, parker announced her plans to recruit more officers…MORE

DFW is No Longer the Top Market for New Home Sales

DFW is No Longer the Top Market for New Home Sales

(WBAP/KLIF) – According to a new data report from homesusa.com, the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex has fallen to the number two slot for new home sales, while Houston has claimed the number one spot. Over the past three months an average of more than 18-hundred new homes were sold in DFW compared to about 19-hundred…MORE

No End for Boeing Labor Strike as Workers Reject Latest Contract Proposal

No End for Boeing Labor Strike as Workers Reject Latest Contract Proposal

SEATTLE (AP) — Boeing factory workers have voted against the company’s latest contract offer and will remain on the picket lines six weeks into a strike that has stopped production of the aerospace giant’s bestselling jetliners. Local union leaders in Seattle say 64% of the members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers…MORE

Tesla Posts Surprise $2.17 Billion Third-Quarter Profit, Up 17.3% From a Year Ago

Tesla Posts Surprise $2.17 Billion Third-Quarter Profit, Up 17.3% From a Year Ago

DETROIT (AP) — Tesla’s third-quarter net income rose 17.3% on stronger electric vehicle sales. An optimistic CEO Elon Musk predicted the company would achieve up to 30% sales growth next year. The performance changed the trajectory of the year for the Austin, Texas, company, which had seen sales and profits decline in the first two…MORE

Mcdonald’s Says Onions From California-Based Produce Company Linked to Deadly E. Coli Outbreak

Mcdonald’s Says Onions From California-Based Produce Company Linked to Deadly E. Coli Outbreak

A California-based produce company is the source of fresh onions linked to a deadly E. coli food poisoning outbreak at McDonald’s restaurants. That’s according to officials with the restaurant chain. Meanwhile, other fast-food restaurants across the nation pulled onions from their menus. Taylor Farms of Salinas, California, recalled fresh whole and diced onions this week…MORE

Dallas-Based Southwest Airlines Reaches Deal with Elliott Management

Dallas-Based Southwest Airlines Reaches Deal with Elliott Management

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – After months of turmoil, Southwest Airlines announced Thursday that it reached an agreement with activist investor group Elliott Management. The deal comes with some major changes including the accelerated retirement of former CEO and now executive chairman Gary Kelly, effective November 1. The Dallas-based carrier will also appoint a new…MORE

Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia Gives Emotional Farewell Ahead of Move to Austin

Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia Gives Emotional Farewell Ahead of Move to Austin

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Outgoing Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia gave an emotional farewell to city council members on Wednesday. He announced in September that he will take over the Austin assistant city manager position starting November 4th. Garcia fought back tears as he addressed the council. “Before we met, you said you wanted…MORE

Frisco Police Warning Residents Amid A Resurgence of Jewelry Thefts

Frisco Police Warning Residents Amid A Resurgence of Jewelry Thefts

FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Frisco police are once again warning residents to be on alert amid a wave of reports of thieves stealing jewelry from unsuspecting marks. The department said they’ve received five reports of theft since late last week and older female members of the South Asian community seems to be the prime…MORE