Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

ATF Offers Reward in Drive-by Shooting Death of Dallas Toddler

ATF Offers Reward in Drive-by Shooting Death of Dallas Toddler

(WBAP/KLIF) — The ATF has become involved in the search for the drive-by shooters responsible for the death of a two-year-old Zyah Lacy. The Dallas toddler was the victim of a drive by shooting on Sunday, which also injured her mother. A family member of Zyah talked about the loss of the young girl. The…MORE

California Senator Dianne Feinstein Dead at 90

California Senator Dianne Feinstein Dead at 90

(WBAP/KLIF) — California Senator Dianne Feinstein has died, sources tell Fox News. She was 90. The longtime senator had suffered from extensive health issues for more than a year, leading many to wonder about her fitness for office. Feinstein was present in the Senate on Wednesday and cast a vote at 11:45 a.m. ET, according…MORE

SMU Student Killed in Crash by Suspected Drunk Driver

SMU Student Killed in Crash by Suspected Drunk Driver

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Students at Southern Methodist University in Dallas are mourning a classmate who was killed in a crash this week by a suspected drunk driver. Dallas police said 19-year-old Honor Elizabeth Wallace was in her car at the intersection of Monticello Avenue and the North Central Expressway service road around 4:20…MORE

Jury Awards $1 Million Verdict in Tony Timpa Wrongful Death Civil Case

Jury Awards $1 Million Verdict in Tony Timpa Wrongful Death Civil Case

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Federal Jury Wednesday awarded one million dollars to the son of Tony Timpa whose father was a trucking executive from Rockwall who died in August 2016 after being restrained on the ground in handcuffs by Dallas Police Officer Dustin Dillard who had his knee in Timpa’s back. The jury also found…MORE

GCISD Taxpayers Receive 5th Consecutive Tax-Break

GCISD Taxpayers Receive 5th Consecutive Tax-Break

(WBAP/KLIF) — For the fifth year in a row, the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Board of Trustees voted to reduce the tax rate. The 2023 total tax rate will be $0.9247 per $100 valuation, a drop of nearly $0.21. Chief Financial Officer Derick Sibley says the average homeowner in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD will be paying $917 less on…MORE

Second GOP Debate Set in California

Second GOP Debate Set in California

SIMI VALLEY, CALIFORNIA (AP) – Republicans are meeting for their second presidential debate as top rivals seek to blunt the momentum of Donald Trump. The former president is so confident that he will continue to cruise through the party’s primary that he’s again forgoing sharing a stage with his competitors. Seven GOP White House candidates…MORE

Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles

Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles

DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the U.S. and telling owners to park them outside due to the risk of engine compartment fires. The recalls cover multiple car and SUV models from the 2010 through 2019 model years including Hyundai’s Santa Fe SUV and Kia’s Sorrento SUV. Documents…MORE

Hollywood Writers Strike Ends

Hollywood Writers Strike Ends

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood’s writers strike was declared over after nearly five months Tuesday night when board members from their union approved a contract agreement with studios, bringing the industry at least partly back from a historic halt in production. The governing boards of the eastern and western branches of the Writers Guild of…MORE