Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Dallas Stars Announce New Streaming Platform for Game Broadcasts

Dallas Stars Announce New Streaming Platform for Game Broadcasts

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Stars are taking their local game broadcasts directly to consumers for free after years of fans having issues watching the team’s games on a regional sports network. The NHL team announced Monday that it has entered into a seven-year agreement with A Parent Media Co. Inc. to stream all…MORE

1 Killed in Far North Dallas Car Crash

1 Killed in Far North Dallas Car Crash

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A deadly overnight crash in far North Dallas is under investigation. It happened just before 2 a.m. Monday near Arapaho and Preston Roads. Police said first responders found the victim’s body pinned beneath a car that had collided with a nearby light pole. Investigators believe the driver of an SUV…MORE

Hurricane Beryl Batters Texas Coast, Parts of DFW Could See Heavy Rain and Flooding

Hurricane Beryl Batters Texas Coast, Parts of DFW Could See Heavy Rain and Flooding

NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Hurricane Beryl hit the South Texas coast near Matagorda as a Category 1 storm early Monday morning. The storm is bringing heavy rain, flooding, damaging winds and causing widespread power outages. The National Hurricane Center warning about life-threatening storm surge and inland flooding around 5 a.m. Harris County Sheriff…MORE

The Mavericks Make a Major Trade With the Detroit Pistons

The Mavericks Make a Major Trade With the Detroit Pistons

(WBAP/KLIF) – DALLAS, TX – On Saturday, the Dallas Mavericks acquired guard Quentin Grimes from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for guard Tim Hardaway Junior, and three future second-round picks. During his time in Detroit, the 24-year-old Texas native appeared in six games, and averaged 5.3 points, 2.3 assists, and 19.2 minutes. Grimes will be…MORE

FEMA Opens a Disaster Recovery Center in Dallas

FEMA Opens a Disaster Recovery Center in Dallas

(WBAP/KLIF) – DALLAS, TX – On Saturday, FEMA opened up a new disaster recovery center in Dallas County to provide one-on-one help to Texans who were affected by the severe storms and flooding that took place over the past couple of months. At the disaster recovery center, homeowners can meet with representatives of FEMA and…MORE

Us Employers Added a Solid 206,000 Jobs in June in a Sign of Continued Economic Strength

Us Employers Added a Solid 206,000 Jobs in June in a Sign of Continued Economic Strength

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers delivered another healthy month of hiring in June, adding 206,000 jobs and once again displaying the U.S. economy’s ability to withstand continually high interest rates. Last month’s job growth did mark a pullback from 218,000 in May. But it was still a strong gain, reflecting the resilience of America’s consumer-driven…MORE

Parent Company of Saks Fifth Avenue to Buy Neiman Marcus for $2.65 Billion

Parent Company of Saks Fifth Avenue to Buy Neiman Marcus for $2.65 Billion

NEW YORK (AP) — The parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue has signed a deal to buy upscale rival Neiman Marcus Group, which owns Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman stores, for $2.65 billion, with online behemoth Amazon holding a minority stake. The new entity would be called Saks Global, which will comprise the Saks Fifth…MORE

Biden to ABC: Debate Performance was ‘Bad Episode’

Biden to ABC: Debate Performance was ‘Bad Episode’

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — President Joe Biden, fighting to save his endangered reelection effort Friday, said his disastrous debate performance last week was a “bad episode” and there were “no indications of any serious condition” in a highly anticipated ABC interview that was seen as a significant test on his fitness to run for office.…MORE