Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Impeached Texas AG Ken Paxton Wants Most Charges Dismissed Before September Trial

Impeached Texas AG Ken Paxton Wants Most Charges Dismissed Before September Trial

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Lawyers for impeached Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Monday sought to have most of the charges against him dismissed, arguing that they rely on alleged acts of corruption before he was reelected to a third term in 2022. In motions filed with the Senate, where Paxton’s impeachment trial is scheduled to begin Sept.…MORE

Pee-wee Herman Actor Dies at 70

Pee-wee Herman Actor Dies at 70

(WBAP/KLIF) – The actor who portrayed Pee-wee Herman died on Sunday, according to his official social media page. “Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer and producer whose beloved character Pee-wee Herman delighted generations of children and adults with his positivity, whimsy and belief in the importance of…MORE

Dangerous Heat Bears Down, Excessive Heat Warning Issued

Dangerous Heat Bears Down, Excessive Heat Warning Issued

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – UPDATE 7-31-23 2:15 p.m. An excessive heat warning is in effect until 8 p.m. Tuesday for all of North and Central Texas. According to the National Weather Service, the time period is expected to bring dangerously hot conditions with temperatures or heat index values between 105 to 114 degrees. According to NWS…MORE

Trump PAC Spent Over $40M On His Legal Fees This Year

Trump PAC Spent Over $40M On His Legal Fees This Year

Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – The Trump PAC supporting Donald Trump’s reelection campaign is spending millions of dollars on his mounting legal fees. Save America, has spent more than $40 million on legal fees since the start of this year. Fox Radio News’ Jared Halpern cites reported sources who say that a second PAC is expected to…MORE

Former Texas Congressman Boo’d Over Remarks about Trump At GOP Dinner in Iowa

Former Texas Congressman Boo’d Over Remarks about Trump At GOP Dinner in Iowa

Republican presidential candidate and former Texas Congressman Will Hurd was booed off the stage at a campaign event in Iowa on Friday after he began railing against former President Donald Trump. Listen: The instance occurred at the end of Hurd’s speech at the Republican Party’s annual Lincoln Dinner in Des Moines when he declared Trump was running for president…MORE

WATCH: Frisco PD says “We Made a Mistake”

WATCH: Frisco PD says “We Made a Mistake”

FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF) – A recent traffic stop in Frisco is catching national attention after the Frisco Police Department apologized for what it called a “mistake” by one of its Officers. According to Frisco PD, on the morning of July 23, a Frisco Police Officer observed a black Dodge Charger with an out of state license…MORE

WATCH: WSPD Officers Save Man from Burning Car

WATCH: WSPD Officers Save Man from Burning Car

WHITE SETTLEMENT (WBAP/KLIF) – Police Officers in White Settlement are being praised as heroes after saving a man from a burning car over the weekend. According to White Settlement Police, Officers responded to a major car crash in the 1700 block of S. Cherry Lane before 3 a.m. Saturday morning, involving a passenger car that…MORE

The Texas Rangers Acquire New Pitcher

The Texas Rangers Acquire New Pitcher

(WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Rangers have added a new pitcher to their lineup. On Saturday afternoon, the Rangers acquired Max Scherzer from the New York Mets. Scherzer is a right handed pitcher who has has struck out 121 and walked 30 in 107 innings. In exchange for Scherzer, the Mets will receive future prospects from…MORE

A Popular East Dallas Restaurant Temporary Closes

A Popular East Dallas Restaurant Temporary Closes

(WBAP/KLIF) – A restaurant that was voted the ‘Best Burger in Dallas’ several years in a row is closing it’s doors after a fire. On Friday night Dallas Fire-Rescue responded to a one alarm fire at Stack House Burgers at 2917 Gaston Avenue in east Dallas. When crews arrived on the scene they found a…MORE