Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

North Texans Feel Tremors from 5.1 Magnitude Earthquake out of West Texas

North Texans Feel Tremors from 5.1 Magnitude Earthquake out of West Texas

DALLAS/FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Some North Texans may have felt the ground shaking Monday night. That’s because the U.S. Geological Survey said a 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ackerly, about one hour north of Midland around 7:49. Residents in Midland, Lubbock, Dallas and San Antonio reported feeling some tremors. An “X”, formerly known…MORE

Boeing Says It’s Considering Temporary Layoffs to Save Cash During the Strike by Machinists

Boeing Says It’s Considering Temporary Layoffs to Save Cash During the Strike by Machinists

SEATTLE (AP) — Boeing says it’s considering temporary layoffs to save cash during the strike by machinists. The company told employees Monday that it will freeze hiring, reduce travel and reduce spending on suppliers. Chief Financial Officer Brian West says the company is also considering “the difficult step of temporary furloughs for many employees, managers…MORE

Red Lobster Exits Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

Red Lobster Exits Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

(AP) – Red Lobster, known for its affordable seafood and cheddary biscuits, has exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. A U.S. bankruptcy judge approved the casual seafood chain’s reorganization plan earlier this month, which included a lender group led by asset manager Fortress Investment Group acquiring the business. Red Lobster is now an independent, privately-held company…MORE

Weatherford High School Homecoming Dance Marred By Arrest, Threat and Evacuation

Weatherford High School Homecoming Dance Marred By Arrest, Threat and Evacuation

WEATHERFORD (WBAP/KLIF News ) – There will be extra security at some Weatherford ISD schools this week after chaos ensued at Weatherford High School’s homecoming dance over the weekend. The building was evacuated and police arrested a student Saturday night. In a Facebook post, Weatherford police said an off-duty officer working security arrested a 17-year-old…MORE

Dallas Police Searching for Suspect in Violent, Unprovoked Downtown Attack

Dallas Police Searching for Suspect in Violent, Unprovoked Downtown Attack

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Dallas police are asking the public to help find the man behind an unprovoked attack that’s put downtown business owners and visitors on edge. Surveillance video shows the man walking up to a woman at the intersection of Elm and Field streets, hitting her in the head with a blunt…MORE

Trump is Safe After Second Assassination Attempt

Trump is Safe After Second Assassination Attempt

FLORIDA (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The FBI announced on Sunday that it is investigating what appears to be an attempted assassination of Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach golf club, just nine weeks after the former president survived a similar attack. Trump was unharmed as Secret Service agents fired at a man pointing an…MORE