Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Senator Cornyn Calls for Federal Investigation into Facility Holding Migrant Children in San Antonio

Senator Cornyn Calls for Federal Investigation into Facility Holding Migrant Children in San Antonio

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Following Governor Greg Abbott’s announcement regarding allegations of child abuse at a migrant facility in San Antonio, U.S. Senator John Cornyn called for a federal investigation into the treatment of children at the facility. “Unaccompanied children that arrive at our border have already endured dangerous conditions at home and a treacherous journey…MORE

Suspect Identified in Bryan Mass Shooting

Suspect Identified in Bryan Mass Shooting

BRYAN (WBAP/KLIF) – At least seven people, including a State Trooper were injured, and one person killed, in a shooting at a Bryan business park on Thursday.  Police have identified the suspect in the shooting that took place at Kent Moore Cabinets in Bryan as 27 year-old Larry Bollin of Grimes County. According to authorities, Bollin…MORE

Dallas Police Chief Acknowledges Mistakes in Riser Investigation, Defends Firing

Dallas Police Chief Acknowledges Mistakes in Riser Investigation, Defends Firing

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia said Thursday that he respects a Dallas County Judge’s decision to order former Officer Bryan Riser’s release from jail, but insisted the investigation is ongoing. According to DPD, Riser was named a person of interest in two 2017 murders in 2019. He wasn’t fired or arrested until…MORE

Biden Making New Moves on Guns, Including Naming ATF Boss

Biden Making New Moves on Guns, Including Naming ATF Boss

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden, in his first gun control measures since taking office, announced a half-dozen executive actions Thursday aimed at addressing a proliferation of gun violence across the nation that he called an “epidemic and an international embarrassment.” “It is actually a public health crisis,” Biden said during remarks at the White…MORE

SpaceX Starlink Satellite Train Launch Causes Stir Among North Texans

SpaceX Starlink Satellite Train Launch Causes Stir Among North Texans

NORTH TEXAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – A mysterious string of white lights lit up the sky last night and created a stir among North Texans wondering if the sighting was other worldly. The lights were the product of SpaceX’s  launch of its Starlink internet satellites from Cape Caneveral, Florida Wednesday night. The tech company is building…MORE