Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Possible Road Rage Shooting Injures Two People in Arlington

Possible Road Rage Shooting Injures Two People in Arlington

Arlington, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Arlington police are investigating a road rage shooting last night. It happened around 7:45 p.m. on Six Flags Drive just off Highway 360. According to WFAA-TV, one of the drivers involved told police that a motorist cut him off. Both drivers then reportedly exited, pulled up next to each other and…MORE

Dallas and Collin Counties Receive Fund to Combat Homelessness

Dallas and Collin Counties Receive Fund to Combat Homelessness

DFW (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas and Collin Counties are Receiving $22 Million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. President and CEO of Housing Forward, Joli Robinson says the funds will help further many of their system goals by providing housing and supportive services for those who are unhoused. A portion of the money…MORE

Republican State Lawmakers Call on School Districts to cut Ties with TASB

Republican State Lawmakers Call on School Districts to cut Ties with TASB

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Carroll ISD Board of Trustees, and conservative state lawmakers, have an ask of other Texas school districts. Carroll ISD recently cut ties with the Texas Association of School Boards, citing “woke” diversity and inclusion policies. State Rep Nat Schatlzine of Fort Worth said during a Monday press conference at the State…MORE

Hood County Inmate Jailed For Wife’s New Year’s Day Murder Found Dead

Hood County Inmate Jailed For Wife’s New Year’s Day Murder Found Dead

HOOD COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News ) -An inmate in the Hood County Jail was found dead in his cell Saturday. 58-year-old Jeffrey McLaughlin was jailed in connection with the January 1, 2023 death of his wife, former assistant Hood County prosecutor Venisa Maria McLaughlin. According to the Hood County Sheriff’s Office, staff requested paramedics for an…MORE