Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Jacob deGrom, Oft-Injured Rangers ace, to Have Season-Ending Tommy John Surgery

Jacob deGrom, Oft-Injured Rangers ace, to Have Season-Ending Tommy John Surgery

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas ace Jacob deGrom will have season-ending Tommy John surgery, cutting short his first season after the oft-injured right-hander signed a $185 million, five-year contract with the Rangers. General manager Chris Young said Tuesday the decision on surgery came after an MRI on deGrom’s ailing right elbow. The two-time NL Cy…MORE

Collin County Dentist Sentenced for COVID Relief Fraud

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – A Plano dentist was sentenced to federal prison for COVID-19 relief related violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs on Tuesday. According to Diggs, 43-year-old Brian Bui pleaded guilty to wire fraud and was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Sean…MORE

Keller ISD Superintendent Dr. Rick Westfall Announces Plans to Retire

Keller ISD Superintendent Dr. Rick Westfall Announces Plans to Retire

KELLER (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Keller ISD Superintendent Doctor Rick Westfall announced plans on Monday to retire after six years on the job and 31 years in Texas public education. The veteran educator was named superintendent in July 2017. Before that, he served as deputy superintendent in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD. “I am making this announcement now…MORE

Allen Fire Department Releases May 6 Emergency Medical Response Timeline

Allen Fire Department Releases May 6 Emergency Medical Response Timeline

Allen, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – On June 5, 2023, the Allen Fire Department released a summary of data laying out the complete timeline for the emergency medical response to the May 6th mass casualty event at the Allen Premium Outlets. “Every recoverable victim was saved,” said Dr. Kevin Hoffman, the medical director for the Allen Fire Department. The…MORE

City of Dallas Network more than 90 percent Restored, Officials say

City of Dallas Network more than 90 percent Restored, Officials say

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Dallas said on Monday that its network is more than 90% restored after a ransomware attack last month. The city released a statement saying it greatly appreciates the public’s support and patience as officials continue to investigate and address the cybersecurity incident that occurred on May 3. “Our staff…MORE

Texas Businesses Support Governor’s Call for Property Tax Relief Through Compression

Texas Businesses Support Governor’s Call for Property Tax Relief Through Compression

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – More Texas business and consumer organizations are joining a letter to state leadership supporting Governor Greg Abbott’s call for property tax relief through compression during the current special session of the Texas Legislature. With Monday’s addition, a total of 40 organizations and associations across the state of Texas have expressed support for Governor Abbott’s…MORE

NTFB Launches Summer Camp aimed at Educating on Food Insecurity

NTFB Launches Summer Camp aimed at Educating on Food Insecurity

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – The North Texas Food Bank is hosting an inaugural Kids Camp aimed at food insecurity this summer. According to NTFB organizers, Kids Camp is a day camp for children ages 8 – 11. The day camp is meant to empower young people to understand and fight hunger in their neighborhood. The camp…MORE

Lancaster Woman Warns Residents About Poisonous Hemlock After Terrifying Reaction

Lancaster Woman Warns Residents About Poisonous Hemlock After Terrifying Reaction

LANCASTER (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A Lancaster woman is urging her neighbors to be careful after an encounter with the potentially deadly poisonous hemlock plant sent her to the hospital. In a Facebook post on Lancaster, TX Talks late last month, Kenzie Kizer said the incident was sparked by a letter from the city ordering…MORE

Itasca ISD Superintendent Suspended Following Arrest in Online Child Sex Sting

Itasca ISD Superintendent Suspended Following Arrest in Online Child Sex Sting

Itasca, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The Itasca ISD School Board voted [Monday] to suspend Superintendent Michael Stephens following his arrest last week in connection with a months long undercover online child sex sting. Itasca ISD’s Keith Boles will assume the role beginning tomorrow. He previously served as interim superintendent. The 47-year old Stephens was arrested Thursday…MORE