Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

WATCH LIVE: Triple Attempted Capital Murder Trial of a Former Timberview HS Student

WATCH LIVE: Triple Attempted Capital Murder Trial of a Former Timberview HS Student

Tarrant County, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The triple attempted capital murder trial of a former Timberview High School student in Arlington is getting underway in a Tarrant County courtroom . Timothy Simpkins was 18 when he allegedly shot 15-year old Zacchaeus Selby during a fight in a classroom on October 6, 2021. Selby, who was critically…MORE

Excessive Heat Warning Until 9PM Tuesday; Real Feel up to 108 Degrees

Excessive Heat Warning Until 9PM Tuesday; Real Feel up to 108 Degrees

An Ozone Action Day is also in effect for DFW and surrounding areas due to poor air quality resulting from elevated levels of ozone. DTake extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.…MORE

LISTEN: Vegas Big Cats find Forever Home in Wylie

LISTEN: Vegas Big Cats find Forever Home in Wylie

WYLIE (WBAP/KLIF) – The Mirage Las Vegas’ recently named In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Sanctuary and Educational Center in Wylie, as one of two sanctuaries that is now the forever home to big cats from the famed Secret Garden of Siegfried & Roy in Las Vegas. In May, In-Sync Exotics’ transport team returned home with two male white lions and three leopards. The In-Sync transport team then returned to Vegas at the end…MORE

LISTEN: Lt. Gov says Approved Property Tax Legislation was the “Best Version”

LISTEN: Lt. Gov says Approved Property Tax Legislation was the “Best Version”

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Recently passed property tax cuts in the Texas House and Senate are headed to Governor Abbott’s desk where they are expected to be signed into law. “The Senate unanimously passed House Joint Resolution 2,” said Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. “The final piece of the largest property tax relief package in Texas history,…MORE

Amber Alert for 11-year-old Tanya Jackson

Amber Alert for 11-year-old Tanya Jackson

(WBAP/KLIF) — This is a statewide child abduction alert issued by the Texas Amber Alert Network The Waxahachie Police Department is searching for Tanya Jackson, black, female, 11-years-old, 5’ 7”, 170 lbs., black hair, brown eyes, last seen wearing a white t-shirt with red lettering. Law enforcement officials believe this child to be in grave…MORE