Category Archives: 24/7 Newsroom News

Plano DPS Office Closed Temporarily

Plano DPS Office Closed Temporarily

Plano (WBAP/KLIF) –  If you were hoping to renew your driver license anytime soon at the DPS office in Plano, you’re out of luck.  The officer on Parker Road is closed temporarily.  Over the weekend, the building’s foundation shifted causing structural concerns and the building was shut down.  Customers are being urged to visit the…MORE

Dallas Police Officer Injured in West Oak Cliff

Dallas Police Officer Injured in West Oak Cliff

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — A Dallas Police officer has been injured in the line of duty, but is reportedly is in good condition. The incident happened on Western Street in West Oak Cliff. Details about what led to the officer being injured are currently unknown. The injured officer on Western Street is in good condition…MORE

Governor Abbott Suggests Six-Figure Salaries for Teachers

Governor Abbott Suggests Six-Figure Salaries for Teachers

HOUSTON (WBAP/KLIF News) — Governor Greg Abbott is on a roundtable tour across the state, telling teachers he believes the best of the best deserve to make six-figure salaries. According to KTRK-TV, Governor Abbott sat down with a handful of teachers near New Braunfels to outline a plan he wants the legislature to take up. That…MORE

Frisco School Board Approves Bond Proposal, Possible Tax Decrease for November Ballot

Frisco School Board Approves Bond Proposal, Possible Tax Decrease for November Ballot

FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF News) — Frisco voters will get to make a decision on its tax rate this November. The Frisco ISD school board unanimously approved Monday night putting what is ultimately a two cent decrease in property taxes on the ballot. Sean Heatley is a co-chair on the facilities and programs evaluation committee and says the…MORE

Report: Drug overdose is Texas’ top maternal mortality cuase

Report: Drug overdose is Texas’ top maternal mortality cuase

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Researchers say drug overdoses were the leading cause of maternal deaths in Texas between 2012 and 2015, with opioids to blame for the majority of those. A report Monday by a state task force blamed 64 maternal deaths occurring up to a year after giving birth on overdoses from 2012-2015, or…MORE

Mother of Affluenza Teen Denied Bond

Mother of Affluenza Teen Denied Bond

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – A judge has denied bond for the mother of a Texas teenager who used an “affluenza” defense in a fatal drunken-driving wreck. Tonya Couch will now await her trial on money laundering and hindering apprehension charges in the Tarrant County Jail. Her trial is now set for Nov. 12. State…MORE

Free Family Fun With Outdoor ‘Pix In The Plaza’ in Irving

Free Family Fun With Outdoor ‘Pix In The Plaza’ in Irving

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Alamo Drafthouse North Texas and Toyota Music Factory announce another round of Pix In The Plaza free outdoor movie screenings on the Texas Lottery Plaza. Showings on select Sunday evenings through October 7th, the next Pix In The Plaza lineup takes a trip back in time for screenings of family-friendly ’80s…MORE

Dallas County & Zachary Thompson Being Sued Over Allegations of Sexual Abuse

Dallas County & Zachary Thompson Being Sued Over Allegations of Sexual Abuse

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A lawsuit citing allegations of “sexual abuse, harassment, intimidation, and retaliation” was filed against Dallas County and Zachary Thompson today. The Spencer Scott Law Firm is pursuing the allegations on behalf of their client, Lynette Smith-Clay. The suit alleges inappropriate actions by Mr. Thompson while while he was the Director of…MORE