Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Body Cam Footage of Dallas Police Shoot-out Released

Body Cam Footage of Dallas Police Shoot-out Released

(WBAP/KLIF) — Police body-cam footage of a gun battle with a fugitive is released to the public. Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia continues his stance on transparency as body cam footage is released from Wednesday’s shootout with a capital murder suspect. 18-year-old Joey Cesar Fraire was wanted on a capital murder charge out of Farmers…MORE

Cornyn Gets Tough on Border & Debt Ceiling

Cornyn Gets Tough on Border & Debt Ceiling

(WBAP/KLIF) — Senator John Cornyn held a press conference with Texas media outlets, Thursday, to weigh in on the partisan battle involving raising the debt ceiling, drug smuggling, and the migrant crisis. Cornyn says a debt-ceiling stalemate continues between the GOP and White House. President Biden has pledged that a cut in Federal spending will…MORE

Arlington ISD Superintendent Announces Retirement

Arlington ISD Superintendent Announces Retirement

(WBAP/KLIF) — Arlington ISD will begin a search for the district’s next superintendent after Marcelo Cavazos announced his retirement, Thursday. Cavazos says he will step down from the district’s top post in August, giving time for the district to conduct a search for his replacement and provide any necessary training. Cavazos says he’ll miss interacting…MORE

Amber Alert Discontinued for 15 Week Old Baby

Amber Alert Discontinued for 15 Week Old Baby

UPDATED 4AM: 1-27-23] Kemp, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The Kemp Police Department canceled an AMBER Alert for a 3-month old baby around 3:30 this morning. There is no word on how or where the infant was found. The baby and his mother, 23-year old Abigail Williams, who was identified on the alert as the suspect, were…MORE

First Lady Abbott Relaunches Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign

First Lady Abbott Relaunches Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – First Lady Cecilia Abbott relaunched the statewide “Can You See Me?” human trafficking awareness campaign at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin on Thursday. The multimedia campaign seeks to highlight the realities of human trafficking through a series of billboards displayed in public spaces and transportation hubs across more than 70 Texas cities…MORE

Two North Texas School Districts Shorten School Week

Two North Texas School Districts Shorten School Week

(WBAP/KLIF) – Two school districts on the outskirts of the metroplex are shortening their week next school year. Anna ISD and Terrell ISD will adjust their schedules beginning in August by extending the school day, and doing away with Friday classes. Terrell Superintendent Georgeanne Warnock told WBAP/KLIF News that for her Kaufman County district, the…MORE

Southwest Airlines Reports Financial Losses

Southwest Airlines Reports Financial Losses

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas based Southwest Airlines reported its fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results on Thursday. The report’s release comes a month after a scheduling debacle at Southwest Airlines led to nearly 17,000 canceled flights. According to the report, Southwest Airlines experienced a fourth quarter net loss of $220 million, or $0.37…MORE

A New Initiative Aims to Prevent Youth Gun Violence in Fort Worth

A New Initiative Aims to Prevent Youth Gun Violence in Fort Worth

The ‘One Second Collaborative’ set to launch this summer will focus on youth in under-served areas for intervention and counseling services and mentoring services. Eight teens have been fatal victims in gun violence in Fort Worth so far this year. Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – A new initiative in Fort Worth aims to prevent youth gun…MORE

Prosper ISD President Arrested

Prosper ISD President Arrested

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)-The school board president of the Prosper Independent School District has been arrested on a charge of sexual indecency with a child. Andrew Wilborn, 43, was booked into the Dallas county jail Wednesday afternoon. According to Dallas Police, officers learned in April of an incident involving a 16-year-old being inappropriately touched by Wilborn, who…MORE