Category Archives: 24/7 Newsroom News
East Texas Mother Charged with Killing 5 and 7-Year-Old Daughters
ATHENS (WBAP/KLIF)- An East Texas mother is facing capital murder after admitting to shooting her 5- and 7-year-old daughters to death. Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse said 29-year-old Sarah ...
Nov 02, 2017
What’s in the House Republican Tax Bill for Americans
(CNN Money) — The House Republican tax bill was revealed on Thursday. Details from it offers the first look at how House Republicans want to reshape the tax code. Here’s a rundown of key p...
Nov 02, 2017
One Killed in Collin County Fire
LUCAS (WBAP/KLIF) – One person was killed in an early morning fire in Lucas, east of Allen. According to the Collin County Fire Marshal’s Office, when firefighters arrived to the home it w...
Nov 02, 2017
Dallas man arrested for rape, forcing runaway teen into prostitution
Dallas Police HeadquartersWFAA photo DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Dallas police have arrested a man they say forced a 16-year-old girl into prostitution and raped her. 21-year-old Timothy Harle is ...
Nov 02, 2017
Astros celebrate while the Texas Rangers wait their turn
Astros celebrate their first MLB championship–CNN photo LOS ANGELES (AP) - Who's next? The Houston Astros won their first World Series crown in their 56th season since starting play as the Colt ...
Nov 02, 2017
Execution Date Set for Dad Who Killed Daughters
John Battaglia’s daughters, Liberty and Faith. He was convicted of their 2001 murder. Image courtesy of WFAA-TV HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) – An execution date has been set for a Dallas man con...
Nov 02, 2017
Killer of Kaufman County D.A. Loses His Appeal
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has rejected the appeal of Eric Williams, a former Justice of the Peace who’s now on death row for the 2013 murders of the Kaufman ...
Nov 02, 2017
Pair of Serial Robbers and Burglars Arrested in Denton.
Denton (WBAP/KLIF) – Denton Police say they have arrested a pair of suspects for a series burglaries and armed robberies of pizza delivery drivers. 18 year old Rolando Olvera and 17 year old Vic...
Nov 02, 2017
Airports Will Be Crowded this Thanksgiving.
Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – U.S. airlines are predicting a 3% increase in holiday travel this Thanksgiving. Airline trade group “Airlines for America” expects 28 and a half million America...
Nov 02, 2017
Senator John Cornyn thinks Texas could be stiffed on Hurricane Harvey relief
Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – Senator John Cornyn is worrying about the future of Hurricane Harvey relief for Texas. Governor Greg Abbott says the state needs $61 billion. Cornyn says he has been ass...
Nov 02, 2017
