Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

City of Plano Rolling Out New Emergency Response Location Technology What3Words

City of Plano Rolling Out New Emergency Response Location Technology What3Words

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The City of Plano is urging citizens to download a free app that has changed the game for first responders worldwide when it comes to finding residents in need of help. The “what3words” technology has given every ten-foot square in the world a unique combination of three words. The combination…MORE

President Joe Biden in the DFW Metroplex for Fundraisers Wednesday Night

President Joe Biden in the DFW Metroplex for Fundraisers Wednesday Night

DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) President Joe Biden arrived at DFW International Airport about 5:30 pm Wednesday, on the way to two fundraisers in the Park Cities area. A sitting president has not arrived at the DFW airport since did President Obama. Biden’s first fundraiser is in Preston Hollow, at the home of Pharos Capital Group’s Kneeland…MORE

Fed Maintains Forecast of Three Rate Cuts In 2024

Fed Maintains Forecast of Three Rate Cuts In 2024

The Federal Reserve’s updated policy released today indicates Fed officials maintain their forecast of three rate cuts in 2024. The Fed, also keeping its benchmark rate within the 5.25% to 5.5% range. The message remains the same as for some time; interest rates remain stationary, but rate cuts are planned before this year’s end. Inflation…MORE

Cooke County Man Gets Multiple Life Sentences for Torturing Children

Cooke County Man Gets Multiple Life Sentences for Torturing Children

COOKE COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A Cooke County man has been given multiple life sentences for sexually abusing and torturing children at his home. 38-year-old David Michael Calhoun was convicted on Monday on five counts of sexual assault of a child, seven counts of aggravated assault and one count of assault strangulation. The Cooke…MORE

Federal Appeals Court Blocks Texas’ Migrant Arrest Law Yet Again

Federal Appeals Court Blocks Texas’ Migrant Arrest Law Yet Again

A Federal Appeals Court has voted to put SB 4 on hold yet again. This comes after the U.S. Supreme Court gave the okay to uphold the strict immigration law Tuesday. SB 4 would allow Texas officers to arrest migrants accused of entering the U.S. illegally. Once defendants are in custody, they can agree to…MORE