Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Leading E-Cigarette Company Plans Dallas Stores

Leading E-Cigarette Company Plans Dallas Stores

(CNN) Leading e-cigarette company Juul Labs is looking into setting up its own retail stores, a source familiar with the matter told CNN. The plans, which have not been finalized, could bring some of the company’s retail sales in-house amid increasing pressure from the US Food and Drug Administration, elected officials and health groups concerning…MORE

One Killed, 3 Injured During Gunfight Outside a Dallas Car Wash

One Killed, 3 Injured During Gunfight Outside a Dallas Car Wash

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A South Dallas car wash employee is dead after a gun battle broke out in front of the business late last night. Dale davenport owns Jim’s Car Wash off MLK Blvd and says what happened was a horrible, horrible thing. “The lady that was killed tonight was sweeping and she had on…MORE

Woman Known as Fort Hood’s “Hug Lady” To Receive Honor

Woman Known as Fort Hood’s “Hug Lady” To Receive Honor

KILLEEN, Texas (AP) – Fort Hood’s famous “hug lady” will have a room named after her at the terminal where she hugged thousands of soldiers deploying to war zones. The Killeen Daily Herald reports that Elizabeth Laird will be honored inside the air terminal at Fort Hood, the U.S. Army post in Central Texas that’s…MORE

Texas Governor Greg Abbott Signs A Bill Banning Red Light Traffic Cameras

Texas Governor Greg Abbott Signs A Bill Banning Red Light Traffic Cameras

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a bill into law banning red-light traffic cameras in the nation’s second-largest state. Abbott tweeted Saturday that he signed off on the ban, which takes effect Sept. 1. Such cameras take images of vehicles entering intersections when red stoplights are lit. Drivers are usually fined…MORE

A body was found in White Rock Lake Saturday

A body was found in White Rock Lake Saturday

Dallas (WBASP/KLIF) – A passerby spotted a body in White Rock Lake Saturday evening. The first person to respond was a game warden who went into the water and retrieved it because he felt oncoming severe weather might push the body farther out into the lake. Police have released little other information, not even saying…MORE

Fort Worth Police kill domestic violence suspect

Fort Worth Police kill domestic violence suspect

Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – The Fort Worth SWAT team shot and killed a man Saturday evening following a standoff at a southside home about where 6th Avenue meets I-20. They were called there to deal with a reported domestic disturbance, but the subject barricaded himself inside, and refused to come out. After some back and…MORE

Garland Police Ask for Home Video Early Saturday Morning

Garland Police Ask for Home Video Early Saturday Morning

GARLAND – WBAP/KLIF – Garland Police are asking for the public’s help with home or apartment video that may have been recording traffic or vehicles in the area of Northwest HIghway and LBJ Freeway between the hours of 4 and 5 AM Saturday morning. Spokesman Pedro Barineau says a man was found shot behind the…MORE

Two People Seriously Injured in North Dallas Dog Attack, According to Police

Two People Seriously Injured in North Dallas Dog Attack, According to Police

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas Police report two people are seriously injured following a dog attack in Northeast Dallas. According to police, the incident happened near the intersection of Gross and Peavy Road around 8:37a.m., Saturday morning. Senior Corporal with the Dallas Police Department, Demarquis Black said the department received multiple 911 calls about the…MORE

“Taste Addison” Continues Saturday & Sunday in North Texas

“Taste Addison” Continues Saturday & Sunday in North Texas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – One of the oldest food & music festivals in North Texas, is back this weekend.  After an amazing opening night with some of the country’s top country music artists, Taste Addison reopens for day two out of a three day festival. In addition to over 30 restaurants and dozens of other…MORE