Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Mostly Sunny & Warm Day; Chance of Thunderstorms Tonight With Hail Possible

Mostly Sunny & Warm Day; Chance of Thunderstorms Tonight With Hail Possible

Fog is expected across much of the area this morning and may be dense at times, especially across Central Texas. However, any fog should dissipate by midday, making way to partly sunny to mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures will warm into the mid 70s to low 80s this afternoon. Chances for showers and thunderstorms will increase…MORE

Man Charged in Killing of Athena Strand Pleads Not Guilty

Man Charged in Killing of Athena Strand Pleads Not Guilty

WISE COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF) – The man charged in the kidnapping and killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand entered a non guilty plea on Monday in a Wise County courtroom. According to an arrest affidavit out of Wise County, then contracted FedEx driver Tanner Horner admitted to accidentally hitting Athena Strand with his truck before strangling her…MORE

State Lawmaker Files Bills Prompted by Methodist Hospital Killings

State Lawmaker Files Bills Prompted by Methodist Hospital Killings

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – State Representative Rafael Anchía announced the filing of a legislative package on Monday in Dallas that, if passed, would increase public safety in response to the Dallas Methodist Hospital shooting that killed two healthcare workers, Jacqueline Pokuaa and Annette Flowers, last October. The alleged shooter was out of jail on parole and…MORE

Texas Tech Suspends Basketball Coach Mark Adams Over Racially Insensitive Comment

Texas Tech Suspends Basketball Coach Mark Adams Over Racially Insensitive Comment

LUBBOCK, Texas AP — Texas Tech suspended coach Mark Adams on Sunday over “an inappropriate, unacceptable, and racially insensitive comment” he made to a player. Athletic director Kirby Hocutt said he was made aware of the incident Friday and issued a written reprimand before deciding to suspend Adams to investigate further. The incident occurred in a…MORE