Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Donald Trump Appeals $454 Million Judgment in New York Civil Fraud Case

Donald Trump Appeals $454 Million Judgment in New York Civil Fraud Case

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump has appealed his $454 million New York civil fraud judgment, challenging a judge’s finding that he lied about his wealth as he grew the real estate empire that launched him to stardom and the presidency. The former president’s lawyers filed a notice of appeal Monday, asking the state’s mid-level…MORE

Wilmer Amber Alert Canceled; Children Found Safe

Wilmer Amber Alert Canceled; Children Found Safe

Update at 4:00pm An Amber Alert issued out of Wilmer in Dallas County Monday afternoon has been canceled after the two children at the center of the alert were found safe. Police were looking for a 9 year old and 5 year old siblings allegedly taken by a woman driving a Dodge Challenger. Police have…MORE

Supreme Court Hears Arguments over Tech Laws in Texas

Supreme Court Hears Arguments over Tech Laws in Texas

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is taking up challenges to state laws Monday that could affect how Facebook, TikTok, X and other social media platforms regulate content posted by their users. The cases are among several this term in which the justices could set standards for free speech in the digital age. The court…MORE

Richardson ISD to Host Listening Sessions Over School Closures

Richardson ISD to Host Listening Sessions Over School Closures

Richardson ISD families are reacting to the district’s proposed plan to close five schools. “Project Rightsize” would consolidate or re-purpose five elementary campuses for the 2024- 2025 school year, including Greenwood Hills Elementary, Springridge Elementary, Spring Valley Elementary and Thurgood Marshall Elementary. The district reportedly has around 9,000 empty seats in its elementary schools. And…MORE

Second Week of Early Voting Underway

Second Week of Early Voting Underway

Week two of early voting is now underway. Here’s what you need to know. Early voting will determine what presidential candidates you’ll see on the ballot in November. The last day of early voting is Friday, March 1st, and the last day to receive a ballot by mail and election day is Tuesday, March 5th.…MORE

AT&T Offers $5 Credits for Outages Last Thursday

AT&T Offers $5 Credits for Outages Last Thursday

WFAA-TV – AT&T is pledging to offer customers a $5 credit on their bills which should be in effect within two billing cycles. The credit follows last week’s cut service, which the company has blamed on a coding error; saying nothing more. AT&T says the five dollars is about the cost of one day’s service.…MORE

Former President Trump Wins in South Carolina

Former President Trump Wins in South Carolina

(AP) — Donald Trump trounced Nikki Haley on Saturday in the South Carolina primary, a victory that emphatically punctuated the depth and breadth of his support among Republican primary voters as he vanquished his lone remaining major opponent in her home state. Trump did not even have to mount a vigorous campaign, making few appearances…MORE

Fort Worth Police Officer Involved in Accident

Fort Worth Police Officer Involved in Accident

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – A Fort Worth police officer is hospitalized after an on-duty wreck Friday morning. The officer was driving in a marked police car on an I-35W toll road entrance ramp when he was involved in an accident. He was taken away by MedStar in serious condition but Fort Worth Police say the…MORE

Massive; Record U.S. Drug Bust at Texas Border

Massive; Record U.S. Drug Bust at Texas Border

By Kimberly James; WBAP and KLIF News, Dallas, Texas. DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – A record bust for the entire nation in Eagle Pass, Texas last Sunday – tons of meth, seized in a trailer. Customs and Border Protection announcing it’s largest bust ever of methamphetimine, at 6 and a half tons in Eagle Pass on…MORE