Category Archives: 24/7 Newsroom News
Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo to Open This Weekend at New Dickies Arena
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)-After years of dreaming of a new home for the Fort Worth Stock Show's legendary rodeo, a new era will dawn on January 17 when the chutes bust open in Dickies Arena. "The Stock S...
Jan 15, 2020
City of Arlington Stops Pedicab Chauffeur Service Near Stadiums
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Arlington unanimously voted to end the Pedicab chauffeur service, shuttling Cowboys and Rangers fans near stadiums in the Entertainment District. Arlington Mayor Jef...
Jan 15, 2020
Federal Judge Blocks Policy Allowing Governor Abbott’s Refusal of Refugees
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s refusal to accept refugees this fiscal year is on hold follow a ruling in Federal Court on Wednesday. Maryland District Judge Peter Messit...
Jan 15, 2020
Dallas Police Seek Public’s Help in Hit and Run Case
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas police are asking for the public’s help in solving a hit and run case from Saturday night. the suspect vehicle, a white four-door sedan, was southbound in the 5...
Jan 15, 2020
Texas Inmate Faces Execution for Killing Wife in 2005
John Garner (Texas Department of Corrections) HOUSTON (AP) - A Texas inmate with a history of violence against women faces execution for fatally shooting his wife, who had feared she would never get o...
Jan 15, 2020
Houston Officials Urge Texas Governor To Accept Refugees
HOUSTON (AP) – Houston officials are urging Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to reverse his decision to reject new refugees. Texas has historically led the U.S. in refugee resettlement. Abbott has argued ...
Jan 15, 2020
Meat Loaf Sues DFW Airport Hotel After Fall From Stage
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Meat Loaf has filed a lawsuit against a hotel at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and organizers of a horror convention held there, blaming them for negligence when he ...
Jan 15, 2020
Senator John Cornyn Talks Impeachment
(WBAP/KLIF) — Senator John Cornyn of Texas discussed the upcoming Presidential impeachment trial on WBAP’s Rick Robert’s Show. Cornyn believes there will be witnesses and he also exp...
Jan 14, 2020
Former UTA Student Seeks $1m in Lawsuit Against Sigma Chi Fraternity for Alleged Hazing Incident
Sigma Chi Facebook Photo ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- A former University of Texas at Arlington student is suing a fraternity $1 million for hazing him. The lawsuit alleges that in order for Roc Riner to be...
Jan 14, 2020
City of Arlington Launches New Text Tool Making it Easier to Report Issues
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Arlington has launched Citibot, an interactive text messaging tool that provides a new way for residents to report issues in the community, such as potholes or stray...
Jan 14, 2020
