Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Former Pastor Charged with 1975 Murder of 8-Year-Old Girl May Have Plano Ties

Former Pastor Charged with 1975 Murder of 8-Year-Old Girl May Have Plano Ties

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Plano Police Department is asking the public for information after learning that a former pastor who recently admitted to the kidnap and murder of an eight-year-old girl in Pennsylvania has a North Texas tie. The Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer said 83-year-old David Zandstra lived in Plano after…MORE

Red Oak ISD Moves to Fire Teacher Arrested on Child Sex Trafficking Charges

Red Oak ISD Moves to Fire Teacher Arrested on Child Sex Trafficking Charges

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) The Red Oak School Board has taken steps to fire a new incoming teacher who was arrested on child sex trafficking charges by Dallas police last week. 38-year old Gershon Caston had been on track to start teaching at Red Oak Middle School before being busted along with three others on multiple charges.…MORE

A Heat Advisory in Effect Until 8PM; Peak Temps Between 103-107

A Heat Advisory in Effect Until 8PM; Peak Temps Between 103-107

A Heat Advisory is in effect for the shaded areas, including portions of western North and Central Texas and the DFW Metroplex, Afternoon high temperatures are expected to peak in the 103-107 degree range within the advisory. Continue to practice the proper heat safety guidelines to avoid heat-related illnesses! Tuesday Sunny and hot, with a…MORE

Elon Musk Reveals New ‘X’ Logo to Replace Twitter’s Blue Bird

Elon Musk Reveals New ‘X’ Logo to Replace Twitter’s Blue Bird

(AP) – Elon Musk has unveiled a new “X” logo to replace Twitter’s famous blue bird as he follows through with a major rebranding of the social media platform he bought for $44 billion last year. The X started appearing at the top of the desktop version of Twitter on Monday, but the bird was…MORE

Heat Advisory in Effect for North Texas Until Tuesday Evening

Heat Advisory in Effect for North Texas Until Tuesday Evening

FT. WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for much of north Texas until 8 PM Tuesday. Temperatures will be between 103 and 108 degrees. The weather service warns hot temperatures and high humidity will increase the risk for heat-related illnesses to occur, particularly for anyone working or participating in…MORE