Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Families of Uvalde Victims Announce Lawsuit and Settlement

Families of Uvalde Victims Announce Lawsuit and Settlement

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The families of 19 of the victims in the Uvalde elementary school shooting in Texas on Wednesday announced a lawsuit against nearly 100 state police officers who were part of the botched law enforcement response. The families said in a statement that they also agreed a $2 million settlement with the…MORE

Amber Alert Issued for Two Children Last Seen in DeWitt County

Amber Alert Issued for Two Children Last Seen in DeWitt County

DEWITT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – An Amber Alert has been issued for two south Texas children who authorities believe to be in grave or immediate danger. The DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 4-year-old Aiydan Ribera who is Hispanic, 3’0″ tall, 34 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen…MORE

Plano ISD is Considering Closing Four Schools.

Plano ISD is Considering Closing Four Schools.

PLANO, TX – (WBAP/KLIF) – On Tuesday evening, Plano ISD unveiled a proposal to close two elementary schools and two middle schools. Due to 12 straight years of declining enrollment the district is considering shutting down Forman Elementary School, Davis Elementary School, Armstrong Middle School, and Carpenter Middle School which were all built in the…MORE

Defense Rests in Former President Donald Trump’s Criminal Hush Money Trial

Defense Rests in Former President Donald Trump’s Criminal Hush Money Trial

NEW YORK (AP) — The defense rested its case in former president Donald Trump’s hush money trial on Tuesday morning without the former president taking the witness stand to testify, bringing proceedings one step closer to closing arguments. After more than four weeks of testimony, jurors were sent home with Judge Juan M. Merchan telling…MORE

Arlington Police Shoot Armed Man Accused of Firing at Officers

Arlington Police Shoot Armed Man Accused of Firing at Officers

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Arlington Police Department shed more light on a chaotic officer-involved shooting Monday afternoon. It started with a call about a family dispute over a man’s alleged drug use and refusal for mental health services at a home in the 3700 block of Shady Valley Drive just east of West…MORE

Prosecution Rests in Trump New York Trial

Prosecution Rests in Trump New York Trial

NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors rested their hush money case against Donald Trump on Monday, turning it over to the former president’s lawyers for a chance to call witnesses. The defense has said it plans to call a campaign finance expert, a lawyer who offered to represent Cohen after the FBI raided his property in…MORE

Red Lobster Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

Red Lobster Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

ORLANDO, Fl. (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Red Lobster, the casual dining chain that brought seafood to the masses with inventions like popcorn shrimp and “endless” seafood deals, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The 56-year-old chain made the filing late Sunday, days after shuttering dozens of restaurants including two in Dallas. “This restructuring is…MORE