Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Fast-Food Chains Boost Value Offerings for 2025: New Deals Across Leading Brands

Fast-Food Chains Boost Value Offerings for 2025: New Deals Across Leading Brands

Author/ Deposit Photos As the new year progresses, fast-food chains are ramping up their value offerings to cater to cost-conscious consumers. Several prominent brands have already introduced or announced deals designed to attract fast-food enthusiasts seeking affordable options. Wendy’s has launched a limited-time “2 for $7” deal available exclusively through its app. Customers can choose…MORE

Trump Proposes Renaming the Gulf of Mexico to “Gulf of America”

Trump Proposes Renaming the Gulf of Mexico to “Gulf of America”

Author/ Deposit Photos PHOENIX – During a wide-ranging press conference on January 7, President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America,” just one day after Congress certified his election victory. “We’re going to be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America,…MORE

DART Extends Station Hours Ahead of Winter Storm

DART Extends Station Hours Ahead of Winter Storm

DALLAS – Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is extending operating hours at its transit stations starting Thursday as it braces for snow and ice expected to impact the region. Crews are actively preparing to clear rails and waiting areas to ensure safe and accessible transit during the inclement weather. Despite these efforts, DART is advising…MORE

Dallas Businesses Adapt to Winter Weather with Adjusted Hours

Dallas Businesses Adapt to Winter Weather with Adjusted Hours

DALLAS – As wintry weather approaches Dallas, several businesses, including grocery stores, are modifying their operating hours to prioritize safety and customer convenience. Here’s a detailed update on grocery store hours and operations in light of the snowy forecast. Kroger Kroger has announced no immediate changes to its regular hours for Thursday and Friday. “We…MORE

Explosion And Fire At Ft Worth Power Substation

Explosion And Fire At Ft Worth Power Substation

(WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth – First responders worked a fire following an explosion at a power substation in North Fort Worth. It happened off Seventeen Lakes Boulevard and Henrietta Creek road around 7:15 p.m. Craig Trojacek with the Fort worth Fire department said they are evaluating the scene and may let the fire burn itself…MORE

US Justice Department Accuses Six Major Landlords of Scheming to Keep Rents High

US Justice Department Accuses Six Major Landlords of Scheming to Keep Rents High

Article by Jesse Bedayn of AP Image Courtesy of AP The U.S. Justice Department is suing several large landlords for allegedly coordinating to keep Americans’ rents high by using both an algorithm to help set rents and privately sharing sensitive information with their competitors to boost profits. The lawsuit arrives as U.S. renters continue to…MORE

Dallas Police Officer Dead After Off-Duty Accident, Department Says

Dallas Police Officer Dead After Off-Duty Accident, Department Says

According to DPD, Officer Gabriel Bixby passed on Tuesday after a major accident. Picture courtesy of WFAA DALLAS — The Dallas Police Department is mourning an officer who was killed in an off-duty accident. Dallas Police Chief Igo confirmed to WFAA that DPD Officer Gabriel Bixby was involved in a major accident in Hunt County…MORE

U.T. President Jay Hartzell Tapped as SMU’s Next President

U.T. President Jay Hartzell Tapped as SMU’s Next President

(From WFAA-TV); DALLAS — University of Texas President Jay Hartzell will become SMU’s next president. SMU’s Board of Trustees approved Hartzell’s hire Tuesday and he will become SMU’s next president effective June 1, 2025. His last day at UT will be May 31.  The announcement comes after SMU President R. Gerald Turner announced plans this fall to…MORE