Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Father of 6-Year-Old Found Dead in Waxahachie Calls his Son “An Amazing Young Boy”

Father of 6-Year-Old Found Dead in Waxahachie Calls his Son “An Amazing Young Boy”

WAXAHACHIE (WBAP/KLIF) – The father of a 6-year-old boy found dead last week in Waxahachie is sharing memories about his son. John Wiedemann calls his son Ollie “an amazing young boy who wanted to make others happy.” Ollie and his non-custodial mother, who was a suspect in his disappearance, were found dead Friday. “We received…MORE

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Takes Additional Job

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Takes Additional Job

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Mayor of Dallas has landed an additional job. Mayor Eric Johnson has joined Locke Lord’s Dallas office as a Partner in the Firm’s Public Finance Practice Group. “Mayor Johnson is very well regarded within the business community in North Texas and throughout the state, is a Dallas native, and has been practicing…MORE

Funeral Services to be Held Monday for Dallas Woman Killed Near Lower Greenville Last Week

Funeral Services to be Held Monday for Dallas Woman Killed Near Lower Greenville Last Week

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Funeral services for the 22-year-old woman who was brutally murdered on her birthday in Dallas last week are set for today. According to an arrest affidavit, Sara Hudson was sexually assaulted, shot and killed near Lower Greenville and her body was found in her burning SUV. Investigators said 49-year-old Glen Richter forced…MORE

Dallas County Prioritizing Census Heading Into 2020

Dallas County Prioritizing Census Heading Into 2020

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Dallas County is working with the city of Dallas to make sure next year’s census is as accurate as possible. Appearing on our media partner WFAA’s “Inside Texas Politics,” Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said the county plans on contracting a vendor that will knock on people’s doors, among other things.…MORE

Pastor Who Lost Child In Texas Church Attack Runs For Office

Pastor Who Lost Child In Texas Church Attack Runs For Office

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A Texas pastor whose teenage daughter was among more than two dozen people killed during a mass shooting at his church in 2017 says he’s running for the state Legislature. Frank Pomeroy of Seguin, Texas, announced Sunday that he will run as a Republican for state senator in 2020. He told…MORE

Dallas Police Chief Returns To Work Amid Summer Crime Spike

Dallas Police Chief Returns To Work Amid Summer Crime Spike

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Dallas’ police chief is set to return to work Monday. Chief Rene Hall has been on medical leave since the middle of July, though neither Hall nor the city has said exactly why. On Monday, she will return to her post, which in the interim has been occupied by Assistant Chief…MORE

Texas Gun Rights Lobby Pushing Back on Calls For New Laws

Texas Gun Rights Lobby Pushing Back on Calls For New Laws

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas’ muscular gun-rights lobby swiftly pushed back after Gov. Greg Abbott raised the possibility of tighter firearms laws in response to a gunman killing 22 people at an El Paso Walmart. The resistance could test the relationship between gun-rights groups, Abbott and the state’s Republican leadership, which eased gun restrictions after…MORE

State Fair of Texas Announces Winners of the 2019 Big Tex Choice Awards

State Fair of Texas Announces Winners of the 2019 Big Tex Choice Awards

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The State Fair of Texas has announced the winners of the 2019 “Big Tex Choice Awards!” And the winners are (drumroll)…“Best Taste – Savory” goes to Ruth’s Stuffed Fried Taco Cone by Ruth Hauntz (featuring slow-cooked barbacoa served in an ice cream cone-shaped tortilla. Big Red Chicken Bread presented by Brent…MORE

Flames And Smoke Reportedly Coming From An Apartment Complex in Arlington

Flames And Smoke Reportedly Coming From An Apartment Complex in Arlington

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Police & Fire personnel reportedly responded to a 4-Alarm fire at an apartment complex in Arlington Sunday afternoon. Pictures and video show orange flames & black smoke coming from the roof of at least one building, near the intersection of Arkansas Lane and Felder Road. According to Arlington Fire Department’s Twitter…MORE

Dallas Police Asking For Help From The Public

Dallas Police Asking For Help From The Public

UPDATE:  August 25, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. Gabriella Janet Stock has been located and is safe.*  The Dallas Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a critical missing female. Gabriella Janet Stock was last seen on foot, August 25, 2019, at about 2:10 a.m. in the 5700 block of Harvest Hill Lane. …MORE