Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Suspected Rockwall Pedophile Jailed on $1-Million in Bonds

Suspected Rockwall Pedophile Jailed on $1-Million in Bonds

(WBAP/KLIF) — A suspected Rockwall pedophile is behind bars as police search for more victims. Rockwall Police arrested 64-year-old William Bynum for aggravated sexual assault of a child back in February…when there investigation discovered several other victims. Now, police believe the alleged pedophile has sexually assaulted children across the state and beyond and are asking…MORE

Texas Jobs Report Soars Above the Nation

Texas Jobs Report Soars Above the Nation

(WBAP/KLIF) — Texas has set a series of new state employment records. According to recently-released statistics from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), the Lone Star State added 28,600 new jobs in March. That puts the state ahead of the entire nation in job growth with over 14.9 million Texans employed. TWC Director Mariana Vega says…MORE

DART Career Fair Open to the Public on Saturday

DART Career Fair Open to the Public on Saturday

(WBAP/KLIF) — Dallas Area Rapid Transit is hosting a Career Fair, Saturday, at their headquarters on Pacific Avenue. DART’s Gordon Shattles says starting pay has been increased as they have a significant number of jobs to fill, including police officers, bus & rail operators, marketing representatives, planners, and engineers. DART is also offering a $3,500…MORE

Jan. 6 Suspect Charged with Firing Gun Toward Texas Officers

Jan. 6 Suspect Charged with Firing Gun Toward Texas Officers

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas man who agreed to surrender on charges for taking part in the U.S. Capitol riot fired a gun toward sheriff’s deputies who went to his house later that day in response to a welfare call, federal prosecutors said Thursday. Nathan Donald Pelham, 40, allegedly fired the shots from his rural home…MORE

Airport Worker Killed At Austin’s Airport

Airport Worker Killed At Austin’s Airport

Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – An American Airlines employee was killed Thursday afternoon at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Austin Police say their preliminary investigation shows the unidentified worker drove a ground service vehicle into a jet bridge at the terminal where the airliners park. He was killed in the impact. The Austin Police Department’s Vehicular Homicide Unit…MORE