Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Suspect in Murder of Garland Bike Shop Employee Found Dead in Rowlett Home

Suspect in Murder of Garland Bike Shop Employee Found Dead in Rowlett Home

GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Garland Police Department announced Thursday night that the suspect in the recent murder of an employee Don Johle’s Bike World was found dead in his home from an apparent suicide. Officers responded to a 911 call Thursday morning from an employee who said they arrived at the store at…MORE

Governor Abbott Talks Crime, Border Issues and more during State of the State Address

Governor Abbott Talks Crime, Border Issues and more during State of the State Address

San Marcos, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott delivered his State of the State address last night before members of the Texas Legislature; members of the Texas Supreme Court; state officials, and to fellow Texans during a televised address from San Marcos, Texas, Abbott began the address by saying, “The state of our state…MORE

Semi-Driver Charged with Kidnapping & Sexual Assault of Missing Little Elm Teen

Semi-Driver Charged with Kidnapping & Sexual Assault of Missing Little Elm Teen

Little Elm, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A big-rig driver based in Dallas has been charged in connection with kidnapping and sexual assault of missing little elm teenager. Little Elm police announced that they tracked the phone records of a number the 16-year old girl had been in contact witih before she left her home on foot…MORE

Man Accused of Athena Strand’s Death Indicted

Man Accused of Athena Strand’s Death Indicted

Wise County, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A Wise County grand jury has indicted 31-year old Tanner horner of capital murder and aggravated kidnapping in the death of 7-year old the Athena Strand. Athena’s disappearance last November 30th touched off a massive search. her body was found on December 2. Horner confessed to accidentally hitting Athena with…MORE

Texas Boasts Cheapest Gas in the Country

Texas Boasts Cheapest Gas in the Country

(WBAP/KLIF) — It’s a good day to be a Texan, when it comes to filling up your car. The Lone Star State boasts the cheapest gas price in the nation, coming in at $3.02 for a gallon of regular unleaded. AAA Texas’ Joshua Zuber says motorists in El Paso are paying the highest price in…MORE