Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Families Turn Down Travis Scott Offer To Pay For Funerals

Families Turn Down Travis Scott Offer To Pay For Funerals

HOUSTON (AP) – Several families of the 10 people who died from injuries in a massive crowd surge of fans at the Astroworld festival have turned down an offer by headliner Travis Scott to pay for their loved ones’ funeral costs. Attorneys for the families of four of the victims said Tuesday that they had…MORE

Oncor Donates 110 Acres to the City of Dallas for “The LOOP” Trail

Oncor Donates 110 Acres to the City of Dallas for “The LOOP” Trail

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The largest parkland dedication in Dallas since 1938 was announced today, the result of a joint effort between Oncor Electric Delivery, the City of Dallas and the Circuit Trail Conservancy (CTC), the nonprofit completing The LOOP, a 50 mile walk and bike trail connecting north, south, east and west Dallas. “A critical piece…MORE

Arlington Officers Sign No-Confidence Petition Regarding Chief Al Jones

Arlington Officers Sign No-Confidence Petition Regarding Chief Al Jones

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Hundreds of Arlington Police Officers say they lack confidence in Chief Al Jones. The Arlington Municipal Patrolman’s Association’ is pointing directly to Chief Jones’ decision in October to fire an Officer seen on video fatally shooting a suspect who ignored commands while driving his pickup truck. The firing came less than 48…MORE

Authorities: Student Kills 3, Wounds 6 at Michigan School

Authorities: Student Kills 3, Wounds 6 at Michigan School

OXFORD TOWNSHIP, MI (AP) – Authorities say a 15-year-old sophomore opened fire at his Michigan high school, killing three students and wounding six other people, including a teacher. Oakland County Undersheriff Mike McCabe said at a news conference that he didn’t know what the assailant’s motives were for the attack Tuesday afternoon at Oxford High…MORE