Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

LISTEN: Lt. Gov says Approved Property Tax Legislation was the “Best Version”

LISTEN: Lt. Gov says Approved Property Tax Legislation was the “Best Version”

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Recently passed property tax cuts in the Texas House and Senate are headed to Governor Abbott’s desk where they are expected to be signed into law. “The Senate unanimously passed House Joint Resolution 2,” said Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. “The final piece of the largest property tax relief package in Texas history,…MORE

Amber Alert for 11-year-old Tanya Jackson

Amber Alert for 11-year-old Tanya Jackson

(WBAP/KLIF) — This is a statewide child abduction alert issued by the Texas Amber Alert Network The Waxahachie Police Department is searching for Tanya Jackson, black, female, 11-years-old, 5’ 7”, 170 lbs., black hair, brown eyes, last seen wearing a white t-shirt with red lettering. Law enforcement officials believe this child to be in grave…MORE

An Arrest Made in Connection to Gilgo Beach Murders

An Arrest Made in Connection to Gilgo Beach Murders

RIVERHEAD, N.Y. (AP) — A Long Island architect was charged Friday with murder in the deaths of three of the 11 victims in a long-unsolved string of killings known as the Gilgo Beach murders after detectives pursuing a new lead say they matched DNA from a pizza he ate to genetic material found on the…MORE

Tarrant Area Food Bank Receives $100,000 Grant

Tarrant Area Food Bank Receives $100,000 Grant

(WBAP/KLIF) — One major DFW grocer has made a sizeable donation to help prevent food-insecurity among children. Tarrant Area Food Bank (TAFB) CEO Julie Butner says the Albertsons-Tom Thumb Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors initiative has donated $100,000 to two Food Bank programs, the summer Breakfast for Kids program and the Ready to Learn in-school pantries. Butner…MORE

Former Police Chief David Kunkle Dies at 72

Former Police Chief David Kunkle Dies at 72

(WBAP/KLIF) — A beloved police chief from North Texas loses his battle with with dementia. David Kunkle was the type of police chief every rookie dreams of being respected, effective, and emulated. The 72-year-old died Friday morning after a lengthy battle with lewy body dementia. Former Arlington jailer Laszlo Laky worked with Kunkle when he…MORE

ERCOT Issues Weather Watch

ERCOT Issues Weather Watch

(Austin, TX/July 14) ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch for July 16 – 18 due to forecasted higher temperatures, higher electrical demand and the potential for lower reserves. Grid conditions are expected to be normal during a Weather Watch. ERCOT continues to monitor conditions closely and will deploy all available tools to manage the grid…MORE

Burleson man “obsessed” with mass shooters pleads guilty to possession of a homemade bomb, child porn charges

Burleson man “obsessed” with mass shooters pleads guilty to possession of a homemade bomb, child porn charges

BURLESON (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A Burleson man who law enforcement said was obsessed with high-profile mass shootings, and idolized the 1999 Columbine high school shooters, has pleaded guilty in federal court to weapon and child porn charges. 22-year-old Noah Calderon admitted possessing a homemade bomb, and having pornographic pictures of children on his cellphone.…MORE

Heat Advisory In Full Force Friday; To Ease A Little Saturday

Heat Advisory In Full Force Friday; To Ease A Little Saturday

Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – The National Weather Service in Fort Worth says a Heat Advisory iwill remain in effect for all North and Central Texas counties until 9:00 PM, then for areas along and south of Highway 380 through 9:00 PM Saturday. Highway 380 runs east and west across the state north of the Metroplex.…MORE

Senator Cornyn Floats Federal Reimbursement for Texas Border Efforts

Senator Cornyn Floats Federal Reimbursement for Texas Border Efforts

(WBAP/KLIF) — With the U.S. Border Patrol over-whelmed with processing illegal migrants, less resources are dedicated to preventing crime, drug smuggling, and human trafficking. That has forced border states and local communities to cover the costs of enforcement. Senator John Cornyn addressed the possibility of reimbursing states for border security efforts. Cornyn is taking notice…MORE