Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Road Rage Shooting Takes Woman’s Life

Road Rage Shooting Takes Woman’s Life

(WBAP/KLIF) — A woman loses her life in a road rage shooting. The killing took place shortly after midnight, Tuesday, as two vehicles were traveling east along the R.L. Thornton Freeway access road. According to Brian Martinez with Dallas Police, an argument between the woman and two unidentified black men resulted in one of the…MORE

Sexual Predator Taken Off Collin County Streets

Sexual Predator Taken Off Collin County Streets

(WBAP/KLIF) — A Collin County sexual predator is taken off the streets. 40-year-old Cedric Johnson was arrested by Wylie police after being accused of sexually assaulting a middle school student multiple times. A Wylie middle school counselor and resource officer are credited with helping to get a sexual predator off the streets. A young girl…MORE

Community Shows Support for Arlington Lamar HS after Deadly Shooting

Community Shows Support for Arlington Lamar HS after Deadly Shooting

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – School districts across North Texas are wrapping arms around Arlington’s Lamar High School this week after a shooting outside the school entrance that left one student dead and another hurt. The student suspect was arrested and is charged with Capital Murder. A potential motive is under investigation. Prayer vigils are planned for…MORE

Senator Cornyn Named Most Effective Republican Senator

Senator Cornyn Named Most Effective Republican Senator

WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Center for Effective Lawmaking announced this week that  Senator John Cornyn of Texas was named the most effective Republican Senator for the 117th Congress. “Despite the partisanship that often gripped this chamber last Congress, we managed to actually accomplish quite a bit on behalf of the American people,” said Senator Cornyn. “I’m hopeful that we…MORE

Plano Police Bust Retail Theft Ring

Plano Police Bust Retail Theft Ring

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – More than $15,000 in stolen merchandise from big store retailers has been recovered by the Plano Police Department. According to Plano PD, the department’s General and Forgery Detectives conducted a loss prevention operation in partnership with several major retailers in Plano last Friday. During the operation, several thousands of dollars in property…MORE