Category Archives: 24/7 Newsroom News
Social Media Comments Prompt Safety Concerns for State Representative from Plano
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – The Collin County Sheriff’s office said Thursday it has concerns about the safety of State Representative Jeff Leach of Plano. Rep. Leach chairs the state committee hea...
Apr 11, 2019
Dallas Mayor Voices Concerns for the City Ahead of State’s Property Tax Cap Vote
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The Texas House is debating an issue that will cap the growth of property tax rates at 2.5%. Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings said he believes property taxes should come down but they ne...
Apr 11, 2019
Memorial Ceremony Planned for the Fallen in the West Fertilizer Plant Explosion
WEST, Texas (AP) – A dedication ceremony will take place this Saturday to remember those killed in a fertilizer plant explosion. The West Fertilizer Company blast happened six years ago in the s...
Apr 11, 2019
Ex-Obama White House Counsel Accused of Lying about Lobbying Work
Courtesy CNN WASHINGTON (AP) – Prosecutors say Obama administration White House counsel Greg Craig has been indicted on charges of making false statements and concealing information about foreig...
Apr 11, 2019
Dallas Police Officer Shot at Home Depot Honored by Fellow Officers
Photo Courtesy DPD DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas Police Officer who was seriously hurt on duty last year is being honored by the department. Officer Crystal Almeida received a standing ovation T...
Apr 11, 2019
Avenatti Could Face 335 Years in Prison if Convicted on 36-count Indictment
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Attorney Michael Avenatti could face a sentence of 335 years in prison if convicted of charges in a 36-count federal indictment. The indictment announced Thursday in Los Angel...
Apr 11, 2019
WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Found Guilty in London, Charged with Conspiracy to Hack Government Computer in U.S.
[photo courtesy RT Twitter video]LONDON (WBAP/KLIF News) – WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been found guilty of skipping bail by a British judge at Westminster Magistrates’ Court foll...
Apr 11, 2019
Texas Lawmakers Debating Bill That Allows Citizens to Vote on Confederate Monument Removals
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – Texas lawmakers are debating a bill that would add more protection to Confederate monuments and allow citizens to vote on whether or not they should be removed. Represe...
Apr 11, 2019
President Trump Addresses Immigration, Energy During Texas Visit
(WBAP/KLIF) – The President touched on immigration and the oil and gas industry while visiting San Antonio and Houston Wednesday. During a Republican fundraiser in San Antonio, President Trump w...
Apr 11, 2019
A Water Cannon Salute for Dirk as He Arrives Back in Dallas Last Night
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Mavericks arrived back in Dallas last night from San Antonio to a water cannon salute and cheers for the retiring Dirk Nowitzki. The NBA legend played his last pr...
Apr 11, 2019
