Category Archives: Promo Reel

Warm and Breezy Wednesday; Storm Risks Late Thursday

Warm and Breezy Wednesday; Storm Risks Late Thursday

Severe thunderstorms may develop late on Thursday ahead of an advancing dryline, with more strong to severe storms accompanying a cold front moving through the area later Thursday night into Friday. Potential hazards include large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes, mainly north of Interstate 20/30. Wednesday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81.…MORE

Community Shows Support for Arlington Lamar HS after Deadly Shooting

Community Shows Support for Arlington Lamar HS after Deadly Shooting

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – School districts across North Texas are wrapping arms around Arlington’s Lamar High School this week after a shooting outside the school entrance that left one student dead and another hurt. The student suspect was arrested and is charged with Capital Murder. A potential motive is under investigation. Prayer vigils are planned for…MORE

Senator Cornyn Named Most Effective Republican Senator

Senator Cornyn Named Most Effective Republican Senator

WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Center for Effective Lawmaking announced this week that  Senator John Cornyn of Texas was named the most effective Republican Senator for the 117th Congress. “Despite the partisanship that often gripped this chamber last Congress, we managed to actually accomplish quite a bit on behalf of the American people,” said Senator Cornyn. “I’m hopeful that we…MORE

Plano Police Bust Retail Theft Ring

Plano Police Bust Retail Theft Ring

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – More than $15,000 in stolen merchandise from big store retailers has been recovered by the Plano Police Department. According to Plano PD, the department’s General and Forgery Detectives conducted a loss prevention operation in partnership with several major retailers in Plano last Friday. During the operation, several thousands of dollars in property…MORE

Cloudy, Warmer Today with Pockets of Drizzle/Light Rain

Cloudy, Warmer Today with Pockets of Drizzle/Light Rain

Temperatures will warm-up into Wednesday with gusty southerly winds persisting across North and Central Texas. Widespread highs in the 80s are expected by Wednesday afternoon. Today Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low…MORE

Report: Law Enforcement ‘Feared’ AR-15 During Uvalde School Massacre Response [WATCH]

Report: Law Enforcement ‘Feared’ AR-15 During Uvalde School Massacre Response [WATCH]

Uvalde, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – According to the Texas Tribune, previously unreleased police interviews and bodycam footage in the aftermath of the Robb Elementary School massacre in Uvalde, TX last May shows that police who responded to the tragedy told investigators that they were daunted by the shooter’s military-style rifle. Thhe publication says “fear” is the…MORE

One Student Killed in Shooting Outside Lamar High School in Arlington, Suspect Arrested

One Student Killed in Shooting Outside Lamar High School in Arlington, Suspect Arrested

Update at 3:00pm: ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Police says a student opened fire at a Dallas-area school Monday morning, killing one student and injuring another before being arrested on a capital murder charge. Officials say the shooting began on a high school campus in the suburb of Arlington around 6:55 a.m., before many students arrived…MORE

Slight warming today into the 50s/lower 60s & breezy

Slight warming today into the 50s/lower 60s & breezy

Look for windy and more humid conditions late tonight into Tuesday, as south winds 20-30 mph with gust up to 40 mph help draw Gulf moisture northward. Lows tonight will only into the mid 40s to lower 50s with low clouds and a few sprinkles late. Tuesday will be windy, humid, and much warmer. Today…MORE

WBAP News Exclusive: ATF Director Discusses Gun Violence

WBAP News Exclusive: ATF Director Discusses Gun Violence

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Director of the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms is stressing the importance of relationships between Federal and local authorities when it comes to reducing an increasing amount of gun violence in the United States. Director Steve Dettelbach was appointed by the President and sworn in as the Director of the…MORE

Former President Trump Slated to Campaign in Waco

Former President Trump Slated to Campaign in Waco

WACO (WBAP/KLIF) – Former President Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America, will hold the first rally of his 2024 campaign in Waco next week. Trump is set to speak from the Waco Regional Airport on Saturday March 25 at 5 p.m. According to Trump’s campaign, Texas is Trump Country after…MORE