Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Dan Quinn Headed to Washington D.C.

Dan Quinn Headed to Washington D.C.

The Dallas Cowboys’ Defensive Coordinator, Dan Quinn, is headed to Washington D.C. Commanders Owner Josh Harris has hired Quinn as the team’s new head coach. Many thought Quinn was headed for the Seahawks, but that role was given to Mike Macdonald, who served as the defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens for the past two…MORE

New Washington Bill Would Order DUI Immigrants to be Deported

New Washington Bill Would Order DUI Immigrants to be Deported

By Kimberly James, WBAP and KLIF News, Dallas, Texas. 59 House Democrats join Republican colleagues, passing a measure to deport undocumented immigrants caught driving under the influence. The bill passed 274-150. Alabama Republican Barry Moore introduced the measure, noting someone dies in a crash with an impaired driver every 45 minutes. The measure would make…MORE

4 Dead Following Police Chase Over Stolen Car From Irving to Dallas

4 Dead Following Police Chase Over Stolen Car From Irving to Dallas

DALLAS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Irving Police Department said four people are dead following an overnight officer-involved chase Thursday morning. Investigators said officers located a stolen car in the 3200 block of North Belt Line Road. As officers initiated a traffic stop, the driver took off. Investigators said officers located a stolen car…MORE

Amber Alert Discontinued, Little Elm 10-year-old Found Safe

Amber Alert Discontinued, Little Elm 10-year-old Found Safe

UPDATE: 7:35 a.m. LITTLE ELM (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Little Elm Police Department said 10-year-old Kylin Arnold was found safe Thursday morning and is with officers. The Amber Alert has been discontinued. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are under investigation. LITTLE ELM (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Texas Department of Public Safety Issued an…MORE

Dallas City Council Addresses Affordable Housing  Concerns

Dallas City Council Addresses Affordable Housing Concerns

DALLAS, TX – (WBAP/KLIF) – On Wednesday the Dallas City Council called a specialty meeting to address affordable housing. One proposal recommended changing the development code to allow for more triplexes and quad units in neighborhoods that only allow single family homes. Another called for lowering the minimum square footage for single family home lots.…MORE

New 911 Call Center In Tarrant County Will Serve Multiple Areas

New 911 Call Center In Tarrant County Will Serve Multiple Areas

LAKE WORTH, TX – (WBAP/KLIF) – Tarrant County is getting a new 911 call center. The Northwest Emergency Communications Center will be based in Lake Worth, however the operators working there will be responsible for getting help to people in a much larger area. The cities of Lake Worth, Saginaw, Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD are…MORE

Experts Weigh How Drone Strike Response May Affect Biden Campaign

Experts Weigh How Drone Strike Response May Affect Biden Campaign

(WBAP/KLIF) — The country awaits President Biden’s response to the drone strike that killed three U.S. soldiers. SMU Political Science Professor Matthew Wilson believes directly striking Iran may result in escalation, which may not go over well with Americans. Not many U.S. citizens are ready for a wider conflict in the Middle East. Wilson says…MORE

Feds Announce $100 Million Toward EV Charge Stations, But Is That Enough?

Feds Announce $100 Million Toward EV Charge Stations, But Is That Enough?

DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – Under Secretary of Transportation Carlos Monje was in Dallas Tuesday, celebrating federal money that will help place more electric vehicle chargers across Texas. Monje announced $100 million in federal funding for Texas. Some of that money will be used to build 100 new charging stations across North Texas, as part of…MORE