Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

The Plano House Explosion Investigation Continues

The Plano House Explosion Investigation Continues

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – An explosion Monday afternoon at a home in the 4400 block of Cleveland drive in Plano sent six people to the hospital. Of those injured, one person was in the house at the time of the blast. Five others were from next door and included three children. A Plano Police dog was…MORE

Plano Fire Chief Appointed Chairman of International Association of Fire Chiefs’ Terrorism & Homeland Security Committee

Plano Fire Chief Appointed Chairman of International Association of Fire Chiefs’ Terrorism & Homeland Security Committee

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – Plano Fire-Rescue Chief Sam Greif has been appointed to serve as Chairman of the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ Terrorism & Homeland Security Committee. According to Plano Fire-Rescue, the Terrorism & Homeland Security Committee is composed of fire and emergency service leaders who provide guidance to the IAFC and policymakers about how…MORE

Arlington Police Combat Violent Crime with Community Engagement

Arlington Police Combat Violent Crime with Community Engagement

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Arlington Police Department is partnering with The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to reduce violent crime in the city. Arlington Police Chief Al Jones said on Monday that Arlington, like the rest of the country, is experiencing an increase in violent crime rates. “Through June of this year we are…MORE

Investors Dump Stocks, Buy Bonds as Virus Fears Flare Again

Investors Dump Stocks, Buy Bonds as Virus Fears Flare Again

AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) – Stocks around the world are falling amid worries about a resurgence in global infections of COVID-19. The benchmark S&P 500 was 2% lower in afternoon Monday trading, and Treasury yields sank sharply as investors scrambled to move into areas of the market seen as safer. Airlines, hotels and…MORE

Early Voting Begins Today for Texas’ 6th Congressional District

Early Voting Begins Today for Texas’ 6th Congressional District

NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – North Texas voters will begin casting their ballots today to decide which Republican will win the seat for Texas 6th Congressional District. The runoff election pits Susan Wright, the widow of the late U.S. Representative Ron Wright, against Waxahachie-area State Representative Jake Ellzey. The late Ron Wright succumbed died back in…MORE