Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

City of Carrollton to Become a “Four Minute City”

City of Carrollton to Become a “Four Minute City”

The City of Carrollton is working to become a “four minute city.” They’ve partnered with Avive Solutions to for its 4 Minute City™ AED program which aims to put an Avive Connect AED™ device in the hands of a volunteer trained in CPR and AED so that they can arrive at every suspected sudden cardiac…MORE

Volkswagen, Toyota Recalling Thousands of Vehicles

Volkswagen, Toyota Recalling Thousands of Vehicles

Volkswagen is recalling 261,000 vehicles over fuel tank issues. Models affected include some: Audi A3, VW Jetta and VW Golf Vehicles ranging from 2015 to 2020 model years. Volkswagen said that because of a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside some affected fuel tanks, that fuel may flow into a separate evaporative emissions…MORE

AT&T Restores Service after Massive Outage

AT&T Restores Service after Massive Outage

AT&T said Thursday its wireless network was back after an outage knocked out cellphone service for its users across the U.S. for hours. “We have restored wireless service to all our affected customers,” the Dallas-based company said in a statement posted on its website Thursday afternoon. “We sincerely apologize to them.” Outage tracker Downdetector noted…MORE

Ellis County Sheriff’s Office to Provide Free Dog Vaccines

Ellis County Sheriff’s Office to Provide Free Dog Vaccines

Calling all dog owners in Ellis County… The SPCA of Texas and Ellis County Sheriff’s Office are banning together to provide free “combination” vaccines. This includes rabies vaccines and microchips for dogs. Dog owners must show proof of residency to receive the free vaccines, and there is a limit of four adult dogs (four months…MORE

Amber Alert Discontinued: 13-Year-Old Houston Girl Found Safe

Amber Alert Discontinued: 13-Year-Old Houston Girl Found Safe

UPDATE 11:30 a.m. (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said announced Thursday morning that 13-year-old Cecilia Alvarado has been found safe. HOUSTON (WBAP/KLIF News ) -An Amber Alert has been issued for missing 13-year-old Houston girl. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said Cecilia Alvarado was last seen in the 16900 block of…MORE

Dallas City Manager Resigns

Dallas City Manager Resigns

DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax has offered a resignation letter to the Dallas Mayor and City Council members. No reason is given for the resignation. In his letter of resignation dated February 21, 2024, Broadnax thanks the Mayor and Council members for the opportunity to serve citizens and the 13,000 city employees…MORE

U.S. Supreme Court Denies Case Review; Man in Garland Murder Out of Options

U.S. Supreme Court Denies Case Review; Man in Garland Murder Out of Options

WASHINGTON D.C.- A North Texas man is denied a U.S. Supreme Court hearing regarding his death sentence for setting a convenience clerk on fire during a robbery in May of 2012. Then 36 years old, Matthew Johnson is reported to have admitted to police he was drunk and high on crack when he walked into…MORE

Dallas Police Searching For Missing 13-Year-Old Who May Need Medical Help

Dallas Police Searching For Missing 13-Year-Old Who May Need Medical Help

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Dallas Police are asking for help to find a teenager who may be in need of medical help. 13-year-old Liliana Delcarmen Araniva Campos was last seen Tuesday around 7:50 a.m. in the 9800 block of Brockbank Drive east of Bynum Avenue near the northside of Dallas Love Field Airport. Campos…MORE

Body of Texas 11-year-old Found; Suspect Charged

Body of Texas 11-year-old Found; Suspect Charged

UPDATE 2.21.2024; 8:32 AM – Now charged with capital murder, and possibly facing the death penalty as law enforcement officials continue to build their case, 42 year old Don Steven McDougal, in the death of 11 year old Audrii Cunningham of Livingston. Audrii’s body was found in the Trinity River following several days of her…MORE