Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Fort Worth Steps-Up with Homestead Exemption, While State Drags Its Feet

Fort Worth Steps-Up with Homestead Exemption, While State Drags Its Feet

(WBAP/KLIF) — With the Texas Legislature still grappling over property tax relief for Texans, one North Texas city has taken matters into their own hands. The Fort Worth City Council wanted to provide relief to residents suffering from rising inflation and an uncertain economy. So, the city council, Tuesday, voted unanimously to increase the ‘Over…MORE

Our Calling Homeless Shelter Providing Relief from the Heat

Our Calling Homeless Shelter Providing Relief from the Heat

(WBAP/KLIF) — The North Texas homeless population is top-of-mind during the heat wave. Many homeless shelters and faith organizations are reaching out to those living on the streets to provide water, food, and a cool place to stay. One of those is “Our Calling” in Dallas, where Ali Hendricksen says it’s a day to day…MORE

GM Assembly Plant Gives Back to Arlington

GM Assembly Plant Gives Back to Arlington

(WBAP/KLIF) — General Motors is giving back to the City of Arlington. The GM Assembly Plant just announced it’s providing $160,000 in grants for community development and STEM education. Plant Executive Director John Urbanic said in a statement “We’ve called Arlington home for nearly 70 years and grants like these play an important part of…MORE

Allen Police Release Body Cam of May 6 Massacre

Allen Police Release Body Cam of May 6 Massacre

ALLEN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Allen Police Department released body cam footage of the mass shooting at Allen Premium Outlets on May 6. The Officer who killed the suspect is seen on body cam responding to shots fired. He then opens fire on the shooter, killing him. The Officer was cleared by a Collin County Grand…MORE

7-Year-old Temple Girl at the Center of Amber Alert Found

7-Year-old Temple Girl at the Center of Amber Alert Found

UPDATE 1:03 p.m.: The Temple Police Department said 7-year-old Kryslee Hernandez has been found safe. At this time, there’s no word of how or where she was found or the status of her alleged abductor, 39-year-old Amanda Guerra. Investigators said a resident called police after arriving home and finding a car parked in their driveway…MORE