Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

New Plans For Old Hotel

New Plans For Old Hotel

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The new owner of an abandoned Dallas hotel wants to turn it into affordable housing. The 10 story Cabana Hotel on the edge of the design district was gutted more than three years ago to prepare it for a renovation. That renovation didn’t happen, and the Cabana now has a new owner.…MORE

Memorial March Set for Dallas on Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial March Set for Dallas on Memorial Day Weekend

(WBAP/KLIF) — A march to honor the nation’s war dead takes place in Dallas this weekend. The 20-hour march runs along the Katy Trail beginning at Reverchon Park and continues through the night into Memorial Day, as Dallas focuses on those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country.. Carry the Load is sponsoring the…MORE

Texas VFW Urges Eligible Vets to Apply for PACT Act Benefits by August 9th Deadline

Texas VFW Urges Eligible Vets to Apply for PACT Act Benefits by August 9th Deadline

UPDATED: 5/27/23 Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – The legislative director for the Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars talks up the agency’s stance on a number of issues, including a failed effort by the Texas legislature to ban some hemp products – which the agency opposed – to major federal legislation that expanded a toxic exposure-related lawsuit against…MORE

Texas House Votes to Impeach AG Paxton, Trial to be Held in Senate

Texas House Votes to Impeach AG Paxton, Trial to be Held in Senate

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – UPDATE 5p.m. 5/27/2023 The Texas House of Representatives approved a resolution on Saturday afternoon to impeach State Attorney General Ken Paxton by a vote of 121-23. The measure heads to the Senate where an impeachment trial will be held. The trial is expected to happen during special session. The regular legislative session…MORE

Open Records Act Bill May Die; Transparency Along with It

Open Records Act Bill May Die; Transparency Along with It

(WBAP/KLIF) — Lt. Governor Dan Patrick may allow an open records law to die in the Senate. With two days left in the 88th Legislative Session, House Bill 30 appears to be running out of time. State Representative Joe Moody’s Chief of Staff, Ellic Sahualla, explains how the bill affects the Open Records Act. House…MORE

Senator Cornyn Holds Round Table on Ticket Scalping

Senator Cornyn Holds Round Table on Ticket Scalping

(WBAP/KLIF) — For years, if fans wanted to see a highly popular sporting event or concert, they would expect to pay three to four times the original ticket price on the secondary market. U.S. Senator John Cornyn of Texas held a round table of ticket industry experts at American Airlines Center, Thursday, to help address…MORE

Ken Paxton Speaks Out Before Impeachment Vote

Ken Paxton Speaks Out Before Impeachment Vote

(WBAP/KLIF) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton held a press conference, Friday, to address the legislature’s planned vote to impeach the embattled politician. Paxton minced no words in describing how he views the actions of certain members of the Texas House, calling them “corrupt politicians” and engaging in an act of “political retribution”. House members…MORE

Deputy Constable in Texas Found Dead Inside Vehicle

Deputy Constable in Texas Found Dead Inside Vehicle

FOX News (WBAP/KLIF) – Authorities are investigating the mysterious death of a Texas sergeant who was found dead inside his vehicle. Harris County Sheriff’s Office said in a press conference that deputies were notified by a concerned citizen of a body inside a vehicle. Police say that when authorities arrived on the scene they found…MORE

SWAT Team Finds No One Home Following Standoff

SWAT Team Finds No One Home Following Standoff

Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – The Fort Worth SWAT team was called to a residential neighborhood east of Cobb Park Thursday to deal with a barricaded assault suspect. It began as a domestic violence call in which the suspect was accused of pistol whipping a woman who shares a house with him. He was believed to…MORE

Republican-led Committee Unanimously Recommends Impeachment of Paxton

Republican-led Committee Unanimously Recommends Impeachment of Paxton

Update at 5-26 2:00pm: AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas House of Representatives will vote Saturday on whether to impeach state Attorney General Ken Paxton, an investigating panel announced Friday. Paxton, 60, finds himself on the brink of impeachment after years of scandal, criminal charges and corruption accusations. The House will consider a resolution calling…MORE