Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Life Sentence Handed Down in Killing of Dallas Police Officer

Life Sentence Handed Down in Killing of Dallas Police Officer

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The man who shot and killed a Dallas Police Officer at a Home Depot in 2018 was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Friday. According to the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office, Armando Luis Juarez shot and killed Dallas Police Officer Rogelio Santander on April 24, 2018. He also shot…MORE

North Texas Congresswoman says she will Refuse Big Tech Money

North Texas Congresswoman says she will Refuse Big Tech Money

WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Former Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne is urging her colleagues in the House of Representatives to refuse contributions from Big Tech companies including Google, Apple, Facebook Twitter and Amazon. In a letter to members of the house the freshman congresswoman says the companies abuse their power and market dominance to censor conservative…MORE

Feds Walk Back Claims Capitol Mob Aimed to ‘Assassinate’ Elected Officials

Feds Walk Back Claims Capitol Mob Aimed to ‘Assassinate’ Elected Officials

Update at 5:30pm: (AP) – The prosecutor leading the investigation into the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol last week says authorities have no direct evidence that the rioters were plotting to assassinate officials. The comments from acting District of Columbia U.S. Attorney Michael Sherwin on Friday come after prosecutors said in court papers filed…MORE

American Red Cross Partners with NFL to Urge Residents to Donate Blood, Plasma

American Red Cross Partners with NFL to Urge Residents to Donate Blood, Plasma

NORTH TEXAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – The American Red Cross is in need of blood and has partnered with the National Football League to encourage North Texans to donate blood and plasma. The organization’s Krystal Smith said donations typically decline during winter but the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the issue. “With the rise and COVID cases…MORE

Texas Passes 1 Million Mark for Vaccine Doses Given

Texas Passes 1 Million Mark for Vaccine Doses Given

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas has distributed more than 1 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Thursday, as the state ramps up mass vaccination efforts while hospitals grapple with record numbers of patients. The nation’s second-most populous state with nearly 30 million people has increased shot efforts in recent days by…MORE