Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Tarrant County is Seeing a Spike in West Nile Virus Activity

Tarrant County is Seeing a Spike in West Nile Virus Activity

(WBAP/KLIF) – TARRANT COUNTY – Tarrant County health officials have reported, 28 human cases, 24 hospitalizations, and one death from the West Nile Virus. Officials are concerned that most family and sporting activities take place during prime mosquito activity times. Experts have stated that to help keep the mosquitoes at bay it’s best to drain…MORE

Trump and Musk Talk About Assassination Attempt and Deportations During Glitchy Chat on X

Trump and Musk Talk About Assassination Attempt and Deportations During Glitchy Chat on X

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump recounted his assassination attempt in vivid detail and promised the largest deportation in U.S. history during a high-profile return to the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. The conversation with X’s owner Elon Musk was plagued by technical glitches. The rare public conversation, which was overwhelmingly friendly, revealed…MORE

Back-to-School Hits North Texas

Back-to-School Hits North Texas

(WBAP/KLIF) — After weeks of waiting and purchasing school supplies and back-to-school clothes, many North Texas families have arrived at the start of school. Nearly 150 North Texas school districts begin classes this week. As Dallas ISD parents accompanied their children to the first day of school at Preston Hollow Elementary school, cheerleaders and music…MORE

Fort Worth Police Officer Dies of Traffic Injuries

Fort Worth Police Officer Dies of Traffic Injuries

FORT WORTH – (WBAP/KLIF) – A Fort Worth police officer has died after being hit at the scene of an earlier Interstate 35 accident near Sycamore School Road. It happened just after 5:30 AM Monday; Sgt. Bill Randolph was standing outside his vehicle helping at an accident site, when another driver struck him. Randolph was…MORE

Grand Prairie Police Investigating Deadly Street Racing Crash

Grand Prairie Police Investigating Deadly Street Racing Crash

GRAND PRAIRIE (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Grand Prairie police are investigating a street racing crash that killed four people, including two children, Saturday night. According to a news release, it happened around 8:15 on South Beltline Road near Marshall Drive. A Chevy Traverse traveling north of South Belt Line Rd. was turning left onto Kingston…MORE

The State Fair Of Texas Is Increasing Security Protocols This Year

The State Fair Of Texas Is Increasing Security Protocols This Year

(WBAP/KLIF) – DALLAS, TX – According to State Fair officials, at the gate guests will be channeled through weapons detection technology which screens for weapons in the presence of a licensed and trained security officer. Guns are prohibited on the fairgrounds unless it’s carried by a current or retired peace officer. The State Fair will…MORE