Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Excessive Heat Warning Takes Hold in DFW

Excessive Heat Warning Takes Hold in DFW

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for all North and Central Texas through 9 PM Monday. According to the National Weather Service, high temperatures will generally peak between 104 to 111 degrees. Health experts advise drinking Drink plenty of fluids, staying in an air- conditioned room, staying out of the sun,…MORE

Arlington Police Break-up Largest Counterfeit Scheme in Department History

Arlington Police Break-up Largest Counterfeit Scheme in Department History

(WBAP/KLIF) — Arlington Police have broken up one of the largest counterfeit schemes in department history. A Dallas man was arrested for running a high-end counterfeiting scheme out of an Arlington warehouse. Detectives have been investigating the web site business Creo Piece for most of the summer before conducting a raid that seized over $650,000…MORE

Lt. Governor Chooses Judge to Assist in Paxton Impeachment

Lt. Governor Chooses Judge to Assist in Paxton Impeachment

(WBAP/KLIF) — Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced, Friday, that he has appointed justice Marc Brown to assist during the impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Patrick issued a statement saying his search took a couple of months because he was seeking a candidate with real-life courtroom experience as a lawyer and a judge.…MORE

Governor Abbott to Host other Governors at Southern Border

Governor Abbott to Host other Governors at Southern Border

(WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott will hold a press conference with Governors from other states on Monday at the southern border. According to Governor Abbott, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem on their joint efforts under Texas’ Operation Lone Star to respond to…MORE

Mesquite Police Release Video in Deadly Officer Involved Shooting

Mesquite Police Release Video in Deadly Officer Involved Shooting

MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF) – Mesquite Police have released Dashcam video of a deadly officer involved shooting that occurred on August 11, 2023. A 16 year old suspect was killed after leading police on a high speed chase in excess of 110 miles per hour.In the video you can see the teen get out of the driver’s…MORE