Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

East Texas ex-nurse gets death penalty for killing patients

East Texas ex-nurse gets death penalty for killing patients

TYLER, Texas (AP) — A jury sentenced a former Texas nurse to death Wednesday for killing four patients by injecting air into their arteries after heart surgery. The Smith County jury deliberated about two hours before condemning William George Davis to death. The 37-year-old Hallsville man’s sentence will be automatically appealed. The sentence came a…MORE

Attorneys General Send Biden Letter Over Federal Vaccine Mandate

Attorneys General Send Biden Letter Over Federal Vaccine Mandate

(WBAP/KLIF/AP) – Twenty-One Republican State Attorneys General have sent a letter to President Joe Biden criticizing his Covid-19 vaccination mandate for federal contractors. The letter sent Wednesday, is signed by Attorneys General from Texas, Nevada, Mississippi, Alaska and other states. They say the mandate “stands on shaky legal ground” and is confusing to contractors and…MORE

A New Sculpture At The Entrance To Love Field Airport

A New Sculpture At The Entrance To Love Field Airport

[WBAP/KLIF News] Dallas – If you’ve recently driven by the entrance to Dallas Love Field at Cedar Springs and West Mockingbird, you may have noticed a new piece of art that welcomes travelers at the airport entrance. It’s called the “Love Bird” and was created by Portland artist Ed Carpenter. Love Field Communications Manager Chris…MORE

Texas Allocates Millions to Dallas County Following Settlement with Pharmaceutical Giant

Texas Allocates Millions to Dallas County Following Settlement with Pharmaceutical Giant

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County Commissioners voted on Wednesday to approve the allocation of $2.3 million following a settlement between the State of Texas and pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson. The settlement comes as marketing practices across the pharmaceutical industry is blamed for a jump in prescription drug overdoses. “Dallas County, like so many communities…MORE