Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Dallas Police Officer Killed By Drunk Driving Suspect

Dallas Police Officer Killed By Drunk Driving Suspect

A Dallas Police officer was killed early Saturday morning in a traffic accident on Central Expressway. The officer was blocking the scene of an accident on the northbound side of the Expressway at Walnut Hill Lane; standing outside his patrol car with the emergency lights on when an oncoming car driving at a high rate…MORE

FBI Investigates Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for Helping a Wealthy Donor

FBI Investigates Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for Helping a Wealthy Donor

DALLAS (AP) – Records obtained by The Associated Press show the FBI is investigating renovations made to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s million-dollar home as part of an ongoing probe into allegations that the state’s highest-ranking attorney illegally helped a wealthy donor. Last year, much of Paxton’s senior staff accused him of committing crimes to…MORE

Law Enforcement in Texas is Looking for a Tanker Truck Filled with People

Law Enforcement in Texas is Looking for a Tanker Truck Filled with People

Texas (AP) – Federal, state and local authorities in Texas are searching for a tanker truck days after a 911 caller in the San Antonio area reported dozens of people were trapped inside it. In the recording of the Monday emergency call, a man can be heard pleading for help. He says in Spanish that he…MORE

Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration, Deploys Resources in Response to Winter Weather Impacting Texas

Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration, Deploys Resources in Response to Winter Weather Impacting Texas

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration late Friday in all 254 counties in response to severe winter weather that is impacting Texas. According to the Governor, the state continues to deploy resources available to assist local officials in their response efforts. He ordered the Texas State Operations Center to expand its daily operations…MORE

Texas Representative Wants Answers Regarding Road Maintenance Before Deadly 35W Crash

Texas Representative Wants Answers Regarding Road Maintenance Before Deadly 35W Crash

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- A deadly crash on I-35W Thursday morning in Fort Worth left 6 people dead and at least 65 people were treated at hospitals. Officials say 133 cars were involved in the pile-up and it was caused by icy road conditions. State Representative Ramon Romero who oversees the district of where the accident occurred,…MORE