Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Allen Shooting Survivor: “Evil is not going to Win”

Allen Shooting Survivor: “Evil is not going to Win”

ALLEN (WBAP/KLIF) – One of the injured victim’s in the May 6 shooting at Allen Premium Outlets is telling his story Eight people were killed by a gunman at the outlet mall, before he was killed by Police. A number of people were injured and taken to local hospitals. Irvin Walker was the first patient…MORE

Allen Memorial Comes Down as Community Copes

Allen Memorial Comes Down as Community Copes

ALLEN (WBAP/KLIF) – A lone cross remained outside the south entrance to Allen Premium Outlets on Tuesday after organizers and Allen firefighters removed a memorial that was set up after the May 6 shooting that left 8 people and a gunman dead. Flowers, hand written notes, other gifts, and large crosses with the victims’ names…MORE

Local Leaders Applaud New Investments at DFW Airport

Local Leaders Applaud New Investments at DFW Airport

DFW AIRPORT (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and American Airlines, on Tuesday, signed a new 10-year Use and Lease Agreement, which includes $4.8 billion in pre-approved capital investments – including the construction of Terminal F, the renovation of Terminal C and other significant modernization projects. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, Fort Worth Mayor Mattie…MORE

Early 911 Calls From Allen Outlet Mall Mass Shooting Released

Early 911 Calls From Allen Outlet Mall Mass Shooting Released

Allen, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The first 911 calls made during the Allen Premium Outlet shooting over a week ago have been released. 911 operators were simultaneiously flooded with hundreds of calls for help from frightened victims and witnesses. Amid the chaos, dispatchers attempted to also help police find the shooter. “Witness where are they at?…MORE

Biden and Congressional Meet for Critical Debt Ceiling Talks

Biden and Congressional Meet for Critical Debt Ceiling Talks

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns that the U-S defaulting on its debt would be an economic and financial catastrophe. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is ready to discuss the debt ceiling with congressional leaders at the White House in a high-profile session with reverberations across the globe as early outlines of a potential deal begin to emerge from…MORE

Collin County Parents Urge Lawmakers to Pass Gun Control Legislation

Collin County Parents Urge Lawmakers to Pass Gun Control Legislation

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – A bus filled with Collin County parents left Plano for Austin on Monday morning, nearly 10 days after a gunman killed 8 people at Allen premium Outlets. Members of the newly formed group, Collin County Parents against Gun Violence, said the purpose of the trip was to meet with local lawmakers about…MORE

Governor Abbott takes Stern Position on School Choice

Governor Abbott takes Stern Position on School Choice

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott is urging lawmakers to come to the table on school choice legislation. The Governor listed school choice as one of his priorities this legislative session. Proposed legislation would allow Texas families to use state money to send their kids to private schools. “Empowering parents to choose the best…MORE

Ellis County Man Faces Tampering with Government Record Charge

Ellis County Man Faces Tampering with Government Record Charge

ELLIS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office arrested the former manager of a medical transport company on a felony charge of tampering with a government record. Deputies took 47-year-old Randy Lynn Nance of Red Oak into custody on Friday after a nine-month investigation. According to a press release, investigators discovered discrepancies…MORE

Pleasant Grove: One Dead, 3 Injured in Shooting Between to Vehicles; Suspects At-large

Pleasant Grove: One Dead, 3 Injured in Shooting Between to Vehicles; Suspects At-large

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – On Mother’s Day Sunday two grief-stricken sisters found themselves raising money for their mother’s funeral. Dallas police say 39-year old Ana Moreno was killed and three other injured in Pleasant Grove Saturday when still unknown suspects in two cars were shooting at each other on North Masters Drive near Bruton Road. Moreno…MORE