Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News
DPD given ballistic plates for bulletproof vests
Dallas Police Officers are newly equipped with specialized bullet proof vests. Central Market in Dallas made a $25,000 contribution the the ‘Barbecue Boots and Badges’ campaign for the pur...
Jun 02, 2017
Man Dies When Pickup Truck Crashes into Mesquite House
MESQUITE, Texas (AP) – Authorities say a man died and a woman was injured when an 18-year-old drunk driving suspect crashed into the bedroom of a home in Mesquite. Mesquite police say the driver...
Jun 02, 2017
Texans divided along party lines on withdrawal from world climate agreement
President Trump in the White House Rose Garden – CNN photo DALLAS (AP) – The reaction among Texas leaders to President Donald Trump’s decision to pull the United States after the Par...
Jun 02, 2017
DA won’t retry Fort Worth officer who shot man
Fort Worth Police Officer Courtney Johnson FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – A Fort Worth officer accused of shooting and injuring a man who was walking in his neighborhood while holding a barbecue fork ...
Jun 01, 2017
Tenants of West Dallas Neighborhood Sign Home Loans
Tenants of a low income neighborhood in West Dallas signed home loans after being told to buy their homes or move out. Property management company HMK Limited is redeveloping the neighborhood and told...
Jun 01, 2017
Baylor Beefs Up Responses to Sexual Assault Complaints
WACO, Texas (AP) – Baylor University’s outgoing president says additional police officers have been hired and the number of campus counselors doubled as the school works to improve its res...
Jun 01, 2017
Governor signs sweeping child welfare overhaul into law
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a trio of new laws meant to improve Texas’ troubled foster care system. The Republican endorsed the legislation ringed by state lawmakers f...
Jun 01, 2017
U.S. car models ranked by safest and most deadly for drivers
The Volkswagen Tiguan 2WD: judged to be the safest car on the road. (CNN photo) Is your car safe? An investigation published by 24/7 Wall St. came up with a ranking of the safest and least safe cars i...
May 31, 2017
Kellogg’s Closing Two Texas Distribution Centers
Photo by Amy Chodroff DALLAS (AP) – The Kellogg Co. has confirmed plans to close distribution centers in Ft. Worth and Houston and lay off 421 workers permanently. The Battle Creek, Michigan-bas...
May 31, 2017
The State Fair of Texas is Hiring
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The State Fair of Texas kicks off in a few months and officials said they’re now accepting job applications. The Fair is looking to fill a seasonal positions for ...
May 30, 2017
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