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Retired Dallas Firefighter and Daughter-in-law Die of Covid-19 Hours Apart

Retired Dallas Firefighter and Daughter-in-law Die of Covid-19 Hours Apart

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Retired Lt. Randy Luper and his daughter-in-law Vanessa Luper died of Covid-19 after the family tested positive for the virus. Both of them were hospitalized on July 11, they died within hours of each other. Lt. Luper came from generations of firefighters. His father was a Battalion Chief with Dallas Fire-Rescue, and his…MORE

Officers Who Defended US Capitol on Jan 6. Testify Before Select House Panel [WATCH]

Officers Who Defended US Capitol on Jan 6. Testify Before Select House Panel [WATCH]

WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) –  A House select committee is holding their first hearing to investigate the January Sixth Capitol riot after multiple Congressional hearings on the riot since winter. The panel on Tuesday focusing on police officers who responded to the attack. (Copyright 2021 WBAP/KLIF 24/7 News. This report contains material from the WFAA-TV)MORE

USA Olympic Gymnastic Out of Team Final Due to Reported Mental Issue

USA Olympic Gymnastic Out of Team Final Due to Reported Mental Issue

TOKYO (WBAP/KLIF)- Reigning Olympic Gymnastics Champion Simone Biles is out of the U.S. team finals. An official statement from USA Gymnastics said “Simone has withdrawn from the team final competition due to a medical issue. she will be assessed daily to determine medical clearance for future competitions.” In a clip from the broadcast, you can…MORE

For HOF-Bound Jimmy Johnson, Cowboys’ Honor Ring Can Wait

For HOF-Bound Jimmy Johnson, Cowboys’ Honor Ring Can Wait

As Jimmy Johnson looks back on the rocky relationship that abruptly ended his championship run with the Dallas Cowboys, he can laugh now. He’s heading into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. For Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, the emotions are more complicated, with America’s Team mired in a 25-year Super Bowl drought. A power struggle…MORE

Trump Makes An Endorsement In TX AG Race

Trump Makes An Endorsement In TX AG Race

Austin (WBAP/KLIF)  Former President Trump has announced he’s backing Attorney General Ken Paxton for re-election to a third term. Trump called the legally beleaguered incumbent “a true Texan who will keep Texas safe – and will never let you down.” The Monday endorsement comes in the face of ongoing investigations of securities fraud allegations and…MORE