Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Austin residents must boil water after treatment plant issue

Austin residents must boil water after treatment plant issue

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A boil water notice has been issued for residents in Austin after a problem at a water treatment plant, officials said. When the city issued the boil water notice Saturday evening, Mayor Steve Adler said it appeared “this will be over in a couple of days.” The city is also prohibiting…MORE

Trump Tirade on ‘Racist’ DAs Echoes Other Racist Tropes

Trump Tirade on ‘Racist’ DAs Echoes Other Racist Tropes

NEW YORK (AP) – Former President Donald Trump recently told a mostly white crowd at a rally in Texas that his legal troubles are the fault of Black prosecutors he called racists. Trump repeated his charges of racism  to underscore his contention that he couldn’t possibly be treated fairly by Black officials who are leading…MORE

The Last Full Measure Of Devotion

The Last Full Measure Of Devotion

Fort Knox, KY (WBAP-KLIF) – The remains of a young soldier from Texas who disappeared during the Korean war more than 70 years ago are being returned to the state for burial. The remains of Army Corporal Marvin D. Actkinson of Sudan in west Texas were turned over to the U.S. in 2018 by North…MORE

After Release From Jail, Texas Man Accused of Killing Mother

After Release From Jail, Texas Man Accused of Killing Mother

IRVING, Texas (AP) – Police in a Dallas suburb say a man with a history of violence toward his 81-year-old mother has been charged with killing days after his release from jail. Irving police said Thursday that 52-year-old Christopher Coggins has been arrested and charged with murder in Laverne Coggins’ death. Police said that after…MORE

UPDATE: Family Shooting Tragedy in Corsicana and Frost, Texas

UPDATE: Family Shooting Tragedy in Corsicana and Frost, Texas

UPDATE: 2/9/22 5:56AM (WBAP/KLIF) – A sixth person connected to a tragic mass murder-suicide has died, according to Corsicana police. 20-year old Xavier Milazzo 10 p.m. Feb. 7 after he was disconnected from life support at John Peter Smith Hospital. Milazzo, according to police, is the son of the suspected shooter, Kevin Milazzo, 41. (pictured…MORE

Hunt County Ice Storm Tragedy

Hunt County Ice Storm Tragedy

CELESTE – (WBAP/KLIF) Hunt County officials say a woman, two dogs and a cat died from what appears to have been carbon monoxide poisoning. Officials say they arrived to a call for help to find a woman dead inside a garage, and her pets inside the house. Officials say they found a nearby gas powered…MORE

Texas Man Pleads Not Guilty To Federal Threat Charges

Texas Man Pleads Not Guilty To Federal Threat Charges

Atlanta (WBAP/KLIF) – A Leander resident accused of posting a message on Craigslist after the 2020 election calling on “patriots” in Georgia to “put a bullet” in three government officials has pleaded not guilty to a felony criminal charge. 54 year old Chad Stark and his attorney made a video appearance Friday before a U.S.…MORE

Weekend Weather Forecast

TODAY: Mostly sunny and cold. High: 43. Winds: N/S 5-15. SATURDAY NIGHT: Still very cold. Low: 22. Winds: 5-10. SUNDAY: Mostly sunny and cold. High: 49. Winds: S 5-10MORE

Young Boy Shot Dead After Going to Family Car to Retrieve Item

Young Boy Shot Dead After Going to Family Car to Retrieve Item

(WBAP/KLIF) — A young boy is dead after being gunned down while going to the family car. Authorities are investigating the death of a child who was fatally shot at his Houston-area apartment complex. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says the child had walked from his apartment to his family’s car to get something when…MORE

Federal Court Clears Way for Timpa Family to Sue Dallas Police

Federal Court Clears Way for Timpa Family to Sue Dallas Police

(WBAP/KLIF) — A federal appeals court has overturned a lower court’s ruling and said a family’s lawsuit can proceed over the 2016 death of a Dallas man in police custody. A three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled, Friday, that the family of Tony Timpa may proceed with their suit against…MORE