Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News
Former Kennedale ISD Janitor Charged With Child Indecency
Kennedale, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A former Kennedale ISD custodian is facing charges of inappropriate behavior with a student. 70-year old Lewis Wayne Rawlings was arrested Tuesday and charged with in...
Jan 16, 2019
Texas lawmakers poised to increase public funding to schools
Texas state capitol Photo courtesy Dave Williams AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) — With Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s inauguration Tuesday state lawmakers are following his lead and going straight ...
Jan 16, 2019
Man Claiming to be ‘God’ & Armed With Machete Arrested After Police Chase
Garland, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A man who reportedly said he was God, led Garland and Dallas police on a chase Tuesday afternoon but was eventually arrested at a convenience store. Police say the susp...
Jan 16, 2019
Bill Filed In TX Senate To Boost Teacher Pay
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) If some state lawmakers get their way, teachers in Texas would get a $5,000 pay raise. Senate Bill 3 was filed yesterday by Senator Jane Nelson (R) and co-authored by State Senator ...
Jan 16, 2019
Abbott avoids shutdown, border wall in inaugural address
Texas Gov. Greg AbbottPhoto courtesy WFAA AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Republican Greg Abbott began a second term as Texas governor Tuesday by promising lower taxes and a school funding overhaul but without m...
Jan 16, 2019
Bedford Approves Juvenile Curfew for Another 3 Years
BEDFORD (WBAP/KIF)- The city of Bedford approved to keep the same juvenile curfew ordinance for another 3 years. Lieutenant Mike Hager with Bedford PD said this ordinance has a direct correlation to k...
Jan 15, 2019
Dallas Mayor: Tackling Childhood Poverty a Personal Priority Before Leaving Office
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings says his personal priority before leaving office in five months is putting a plan together that will work to combat childhood poverty in the city....
Jan 15, 2019
Uber’s Unveils “Jump” E-Bikes in Dallas, Resident Mixed About Rollout
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Uber’s “Jump” e-bikes hit the streets of Dallas Tuesday morning, giving North Texans another way to get around town without having to drive. The brigh...
Jan 15, 2019
Gary Morris to Honor Herb Kelleher at Public Memorial in Dallas
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A public memorial for the late Southwest Airlines co-founder Herb Kelleher has been scheduled for next Tuesday. The family has chosen award winning Broadway star Gary Morris...
Jan 15, 2019
Northeast Texas Teen’s Service Dog Fatally Shot
Hannah Westmoreland and dog Journey (WFAA) Quinlan, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Police in hunt county are trying to find the person responsible for shooting a 15-year-old’s service dog — four y...
Jan 15, 2019
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