Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Plano PD Arrests 3 Colombian Nationals in Alleged Burglary Ring Targeting South Asians

Plano PD Arrests 3 Colombian Nationals in Alleged Burglary Ring Targeting South Asians

The investigation that started in Plano led detectives to track the suspects in three other states. Plano, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Plano police arrested three people believed to be responsible for a series of burglaries that targeted Sputh Asian residents in Plano and other parts of the metroplex last year. Plano Police Sergeant Andre Smith told…MORE

Ron Kirk Joins Dallas Mayor’s International Advisory Council 

Ron Kirk Joins Dallas Mayor’s International Advisory Council 

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Mayor Eric Johnson announced Monday that former United States Ambassador Ron Kirk will join the Mayor’s International Advisory Council. Kirk served as the U.S. Trade Representative from 2009-2013 and previously served as the mayor of Dallas from 1995-2002. As part of the MIAC, he joins six other former distinguished Dallas residents who…MORE

Governor Abbott Sworn in, Assures Historic Property Tax Relief

Governor Abbott Sworn in, Assures Historic Property Tax Relief

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick were each sworn in to office on Tuesday outside the state Capitol building in Austin during an inauguration ceremony. “I want to thank Lieutenant Governor Patrick and Speaker Phelan for their leadership,” said Governor Abbott. “Thanks to the statewide officials and legislators.…MORE

Mesquite Police Investigating Multi-Million Dollar Jewelry Heist at Town East Mall

Mesquite Police Investigating Multi-Million Dollar Jewelry Heist at Town East Mall

MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF News ) – It was a scene straight out of a James Bond film that prompted an investigation by the Mesquite Police Department. Investigators said thieves broke into the American Jewelers at Town East Mall on Saturday morning and got away with $2 million worth of goods. According to police, the thieves first…MORE

New Shopping Center Announced For Northwest Dallas

New Shopping Center Announced For Northwest Dallas

(WBAP/KLIF) Dallas – A new shopping center is coming to the Northwest corner of Walnut Hill and Marsh Lane to replace the one destroyed by the October 2019 tornado that did an estimated 1.5 billion in damage in North Dallas. Hopkins Realty has installed a sign announcing the new center is coming soon and is…MORE

How to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in DFW

How to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in DFW

DFW (WBAP/KLIF) – Several events are taking place across Dallas-Ft. Worth to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Legislation was passed 40 years ago making this a federal holiday. Many cities held events over the weekend. A list of Monday events is below. In Arlington a free MLK Day of Service Festival takes…MORE

Collin County Sheriff’s Office Searches for Missing Woman

Collin County Sheriff’s Office Searches for Missing Woman

COLLIN COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF) – The Collin County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help locating 33-year-old Kayla Kelley. She was reported missing January 11th by friends.Investigators say Kelley’s vehicle was located in a remote area in Frisco after she was reported missing, but she has not been seen. Police have identified 32 year old Ocastor…MORE

House GOP Demands Visitor Logs in Biden Classified Docs Case

House GOP Demands Visitor Logs in Biden Classified Docs Case

WASHINGTON (AP) — Newly empowered House Republicans are demanding the White House turn over all information related to its searches that have uncovered classified documents at President Joe Biden’s home and former office. That request comes in the wake of a new disclosure by the White House over the weekend of more records found at…MORE

Wind Advisory Through 6PM; Gusts Up to 40MPH

Wind Advisory Through 6PM; Gusts Up to 40MPH

A Wind Advisory is in effect from 10 AM until 6 PM today (Sunday) for the entire region. South winds will increase between 20 and 30 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Drivers of high profile vehicles should use extra caution today, especially when traveling on east/west oriented roads. Today Partly sunny, with a high…MORE

Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Opens in Cowtown

Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Opens in Cowtown

(WBAP/KLIF) — Visitors from across the nation and the world are Fort Worth bound, as the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo kicked off Friday, January 13th. The yearly event gives a huge economic boost to the area, as $115-million is pumped into the greater Fort Worth area. According to communications director Matt Brockman, the…MORE