Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Family of Tony Timpa will have Day in Court

Family of Tony Timpa will have Day in Court

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The family of a Dallas man who died after being handcuffed by Dallas Police will have its day in court. Tony Timpa died in 2016 after being pinned to the ground by Officers for 14 minutes. Criminal charges against the Officers were dropped, and a Dallas judge said the Officers weren’t liable…MORE

Promise House Running $500,000 Deficit, In Dire Need of Donations

Promise House Running $500,000 Deficit, In Dire Need of Donations

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Dallas organization that serves the bulk of Texas children in Child Protective Services who are needing emergency placements is in dire need of donations. Promise House said its $500,000 in the red this year but the demand for its services continues to grow. Cobie Lambert, Promise House Chief Philanthropy Officer,…MORE

Rockwall: Arrest Made After Hidden Camera was Found in Restaurant Restroom

Rockwall: Arrest Made After Hidden Camera was Found in Restaurant Restroom

Rockwall, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A disturbing discovery at the Fatted Calf Restaurant in Rockwall; a hidden camera found in the women’s restroom recorded multiple women without their knowledge between November 13 through 23. An unnamed suspect has been arrested according to police. Police are asking anyone who used that restroom between Nov. 13 and 23…MORE

Texas AG Cannot Unilaterally Prosecute Voter Fraud Says State’s Highest Criminal Court

Texas AG Cannot Unilaterally Prosecute Voter Fraud Says State’s Highest Criminal Court

Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas attorney general does not have the authority to unilaterally prosecute claims of election fraud; so says the all-Tepublican Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. The court struck part of a Texas election code that gives the state A-G that authority as the the “state’s top law enforcement officer.” The 8-1 opinion…MORE

Downtown Arlington’s Urban Union District is Expanding

Downtown Arlington’s Urban Union District is Expanding

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- Dodson Commercial Real Estate announced today the latest and most ambitious expansion of Downtown Arlington’s Urban Union district. The expansion includes five new mixed-use buildings set to house restaurants, retails, and apartments — spanning 50,000 square feet along Front Street. The Urban Union addition will expand the district to the West along Front…MORE