Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Colleyville Police Receive Two Prestigious Awards for Solving High-Profile Sex Trafficking Case, Elder Fraud Ring

Colleyville Police Receive Two Prestigious Awards for Solving High-Profile Sex Trafficking Case, Elder Fraud Ring

COLLEYVILLE  (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Colleyville Police Department won two prestigious awards for its work busting a worldwide sex trafficking website and an international elder fraud ring out of Nigeria. The awards were bestowed from the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the largest professional association for police leaders in the world. Each year, the…MORE

No-name Steelers Defeat Who’s-that? Cowboys in Hall of Fame Game

No-name Steelers Defeat Who’s-that? Cowboys in Hall of Fame Game

CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers followed a stumbling first half with a strong final 30 minutes to beat the Dallas Cowboys 16-3 on Thursday night in the first NFL preseason game in two years. Matthew Sexton’s 36-yard punt return early in the third quarter jump-started the Steelers, and the Cowboys never challenged after…MORE

Potential military vaccine mandate brings distrust, support

Potential military vaccine mandate brings distrust, support

San Diego (AP)- Since President Joe Biden asked the Pentagon last week to look at adding the COVID-19 vaccine to the military’s mandatory shots, former Army lawyer Greg T. Rinckey has fielded a deluge of calls. His firm, Tully Rinckey, has heard from hundreds of soldiers, Marines and sailors wanting to know their rights and whether…MORE

Texans Will Save this Tax Free Weekend

Texans Will Save this Tax Free Weekend

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Tax free weekend is kicking off in Texas. Holly Quartero with Galleria Dallas says it’s one of the busiest shopping weekends next to Black Friday and a great time to go “back to school” shopping. The three day holiday weekend August 6-8 exempts sales tax on qualified items priced below $100, which saves…MORE

Amber Guyger Appeal Denied

Amber Guyger Appeal Denied

DALLAS (AP) – A Texas appeals court has upheld the murder conviction of a former Dallas police officer who was sentenced to prison for fatally shooting her neighbor in his home. A panel of three state judges on Thursday ruled that a Dallas County jury had sufficient evidence to convict Amber Guyger of murder in…MORE

Arlington Hosts Job and Training Fair Aug. 7

Arlington Hosts Job and Training Fair Aug. 7

ARLINGTON (WBAP)- The Arlington Public Library is hosting a Job and Training Fair on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the East Library and Recreation Center located at 1817 New York Ave., Arlington, TX 76010. Residents are invited to explore training and/or certification opportunities in fast-growing job fields. They will also learn how to complete their education…MORE

Texas Lawmakers React to Second Called Special Session

Texas Lawmakers React to Second Called Special Session

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott called a second special legislative session on Thursday that begins a day after the current session ends. Texas House Democrats have broken quorum for weeks during the current special session in an effort to stall a Republican-led voting bill. That session ends Friday. Governor Abbott has slated the…MORE

Governor Abbott Announces Second Special Session Date, Agenda

Governor Abbott Announces Second Special Session Date, Agenda

AUSTIN – Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Thursday that he will convene a second special legislative session at 12 p.m. on August 7.  The current special session ends August 6. The move comes after House Democrats have broken quorum for most of the special session in an effort to kill a Republican led voting bill.…MORE

Dallas 7-Eleven Clerk Arrested After Fatally Shooting Man Accused in Beer Heist

Dallas 7-Eleven Clerk Arrested After Fatally Shooting Man Accused in Beer Heist

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) –  A Dallas 7-Eleven clerk is facing a murder charge after he fatally shot a man suspected of steeling beer, according to police. It happened at the location at 456 North Zang Boulevard near Davis Street around 11 p.m. Investigators said the clerk called 911 and told dispatchers he shot at two people.…MORE