Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

O’Rourke’s Fundraising Woes Revive Concerns About Campaign

O’Rourke’s Fundraising Woes Revive Concerns About Campaign

WASHINGTON (AP) — Beto O’Rourke stormed into the presidential race arguing his experience growing up along the southern border and a relatively moderate approach to politics would distinguish him in a crowded field. But four months into his campaign, other — previously unknown — candidates are seizing on the issues that were supposed to be…MORE

Grand Prairie ISD Board Appoints Interim Superintendent

Grand Prairie ISD Board Appoints Interim Superintendent

GRAND PRAIRIE (WBAP/KLIF)- Deputy Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Linda Ellis has been appointed as Interim Superintendent of the Grand Prairie ISD by the Board of Trustees.  The action follows in the wake of the tragic death last week of Dr. Susan Simpson Hull. “We believe Ms. Ellis will preserve Dr. Hull’s vision while providing…MORE

Addison Police Working to Identify Man with Possible Information on Recent Murder

Addison Police Working to Identify Man with Possible Information on Recent Murder

ADDISON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Addison Police Department is working to identify a man believed to have information in connection to a murder earlier this month. According to Police, 82-year-old Joan Mulcahy was found dead July 1, at the Communities of Bent Tree Apartments in the 4800 block of Westgrove Drive. Mulcahy was confined to a wheelchair.…MORE

Dallas Police: Deep Ellum Robbers Luring Victims with Marijuana

Dallas Police: Deep Ellum Robbers Luring Victims with Marijuana

DALLAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas police are warning patrons of Deep Ellum to be on alert as they search for the suspects behind a recent series of disturbing robberies. Investigators say they’ve received several reports from victims who say they were approached be either one or two men who offered them a drag of marijuana…MORE

Former Dallas City Councilwoman Killed in Suspected Drunk Driving Crash

Former Dallas City Councilwoman Killed in Suspected Drunk Driving Crash

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The woman killed in a suspected drunk driving crash Monday night in Dallas was identified Tuesday as a former Dallas City Councilwoman. According to the Dallas Police Department,  57-year-old Carolyn Davis was driving on East Ledbetter Drive in Oak Cliff when her car was hit head on by another car traveling the…MORE

Salvation Army Activates DFW Cooling Stations

Salvation Army Activates DFW Cooling Stations

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF)  Need a place to cool off from the oppressive heat?  The Salvation Army is activating its summer heat relief program.  Thirteen cooling stations across the Metroplex will be open starting today.  The agency says the cooling stations will provide cold water and a place where people can cool off for a brief time…MORE

Grand Prairie Man Struggling With the Loss of His Entire Family

Grand Prairie Man Struggling With the Loss of His Entire Family

ARLINGTON, Texas (WBAP/KLIF News) — A 21-year-old Grand Prairie man is living alone in his suddenly empty family home a month after his sister and both parents were killed by an accused drunk driver. In an exclusive interview with WFAA Patrick Alphonso Beck, Jr. is still coming to grips with his terrible reality. Barely a…MORE

[Video] Final Moments Before Deadly Addison Plane Crash

[Video] Final Moments Before Deadly Addison Plane Crash

Addison, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Video and audio of the final moments before a plane crash at Addison Airport late last month has been obtained by WFAA-TV. Video shows the plane taking off, but never climbing above the tree line before it flips, sparks … then crashes into a hanger. The NTSB’s initial report says a…MORE

Texas Workforce Commission Reverses Course; Says Former FWPD Chief ‘Did nothing wrong’

Texas Workforce Commission Reverses Course; Says Former FWPD Chief ‘Did nothing wrong’

Austin, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – In a surprise move, the Texas Workforce Commission on Monday reversed course on an earlier decision to deny former Fort Worth Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald unemployment compensation due to “work-related misconduct.” Fitzgerald’s lawyer Stephen Kennedy said that the agency now says it has found no evidence that Fitzgerald did anything wrong. “It’s…MORE