Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Human Chain Formed to Help After Pittsburgh Bridge Collapse; Minor Injuries Reported

Human Chain Formed to Help After Pittsburgh Bridge Collapse; Minor Injuries Reported

Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) – A two-lane bridge collapsed in Pittsburgh, requiring rescuers to rappel nearly 150 feet while others formed a human chain to help rescue multiple people from a dangling bus. The collapse early Friday came hours before President Joe Biden was to visit the city to press for his $1 trillion infrastructure…MORE

Injured Dog Sitter Sues

Injured Dog Sitter Sues

Coppell (WBAP/KLIF) – A 22 year old college student who was hired as a dog sitter is now suing the Coppell couple who hired her. Jacqueline Durand’s lawsuit says she was attacked by Ashley and Justin Bishop’s dogs as soon as she opened the door of their home to care for them. Coppell Police reports…MORE

No Sign Of Garland Teen Who Shot Up Gas Station.

No Sign Of Garland Teen Who Shot Up Gas Station.

Garland (WBAP/KLIF) – Garland Police have not yet found the 14 year old boy they believe gunned down four other teenagers on the day after Christmas. Abel Acosta allegedly fired 20 shots into a Garland Texaco station on December 26. Three teenagers were killed. A fourth is still recuperating from his injuries. Acosta’s father was…MORE

Texan Admits Smuggling Migrants in a US Flag-Draped Coffin

Texan Admits Smuggling Migrants in a US Flag-Draped Coffin

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) – A Texas man who transported two men from Mexico in a U.S. flag-draped coffin has pleaded guilty to human smuggling. Zachary Taylor Blood of Galveston faces to up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 for his plea this week in Corpus Christi federal court.…MORE

3 Houston Police Officers Wounded After Chase, Shootout

3 Houston Police Officers Wounded After Chase, Shootout

HOUSTON (AP) – Authorities say a police chase in Houston ended with a shootout that wounded three officers. The incident happened about 2:40 p.m. Thursday when a car that police were pursuing crashed at an intersection just off Interstate 69 on the southeastern edge of downtown Houston. A surveillance video aired by KTRK-TV showed officers…MORE