Category Archives: WBAP Breaking News

Texas Man Sentenced After Guilty Plea to Sexually 4-year-old, DOJ says

Texas Man Sentenced After Guilty Plea to Sexually 4-year-old, DOJ says

In June 2024, law enforcement identified a 26-second video of an adult man sexually abusing a 4-year-old child Image Courtesy of WFAA ABILENE, Texas — A 31-year-old man from Abilene was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to producing child pornography involving his friend’s 4-year-old son, the U.S. Department of Justice…MORE

Washington AG Protects Costco While Republican Attorneys General Threaten DEI

Washington AG Protects Costco While Republican Attorneys General Threaten DEI

We don’t believe in punishing private companies for making decisions that protect and enhance their workforce,’ Washington AG Nick Brown said Washington State’s Attorney General Stands Firmly with Costco Amid DEI Policy Controversy Washington state’s attorney general is championing Costco’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices while pushing back against conservative political pressure…MORE

North Texas Family of Man Killed in Possible Road Rage Murder Wants Answers

North Texas Family of Man Killed in Possible Road Rage Murder Wants Answers

The family of 62-year-old Ricky Langs said he was on the phone with his cousin during the possible road rage incident that took his life. FORT WORTH, Texas — Ricky Langs’s family gathered in the living room, flipping through old photos and reflecting on memories of his last birthday, remembering how he always made everyone…MORE

Texas GOP Files Bill Which Could Ban Soda Purchases Through SNAP

Texas GOP Files Bill Which Could Ban Soda Purchases Through SNAP

A Texas congressman introduced a bill to ban sugary soda for SNAP recipients WASHINGTON D.C. — A Texas Republican congressman has introduced a bill aimed at banning the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds for purchasing sugary sodas. The bill, known as the Funding is Zero for Zero Nutrition Options (FIZZ-NO) Act, seeks…MORE

Denmark Will Increase Military Spending Amid Trump’s  Greenland Proposal

Denmark Will Increase Military Spending Amid Trump’s Greenland Proposal

Trump has said he wouldn’t rule out using military force Denmark has announced plans to boost its military presence in the North Atlantic in response to growing concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated calls for the purchase or cession of Greenland to the United States. Late on Monday, the Danish government revealed a 14.6…MORE

North Texas Community Rallies Against Fracking Expansion

North Texas Community Rallies Against Fracking Expansion

Arlington Mayor Jim Ross has also voiced concerns ARLINGTON, Texas — Community leader and activist Ranjana Bhandari is raising concerns about a proposal to expand fracking operations in East Arlington. “The pollution from fracking— the fumes, the noise, the lights, the traffic— it’s a lot,” said Bhandari. Bhandari, who founded the grassroots organization Livable Arlington,…MORE

Violent Immigrants Arrested in Mesquite and Houston Area

Violent Immigrants Arrested in Mesquite and Houston Area

AUSTIN; Department of Public Safety (WBAP/KLIF) – Today, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) captured two more fugitives from Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List. Jorge Dionicio Hernandez and Omar David Zavala were arrested earlier today in Houston and Mesquite, respectively. A Crime Stoppers reward will be paid in Hernandez’s arrest. Jorge…MORE