Category Archives: 24/7 Newsroom News
McConnell: Trump Indicates He Will Sign Funding Bill; Declare National Emergency for Wall
WASHINGTON (AP) – McConnell said Thursday the Senate will soon vote on the bill that’s needed to avoid a partial federal shutdown Friday. The comprise measure keeps departments running thr...
Feb 14, 2019
Dallas City Council Lifts College Requirements for Incoming Police Officers
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Department is relaxing its requirements for incoming Police Officers. Amid increasing response times, the Dallas City Council voted Wednesday to no longer ...
Feb 14, 2019
Parents of Carroll ISD Students Can Enroll Their Kids in On-Campus Drug Testing Program
SOUTHLAKE (WBAP/KLIF News) – Parents of Carroll ISD students in the grades 7 through 12 can agree to allow their kids to undergo drug tests on campus. After years of consideration and public dis...
Feb 14, 2019
Vote Set Thursday on Border Deal
WASHINGTON (AP) – Congress is set to resolve its border security brawl with President Donald Trump in uncommonly bipartisan fashion. Lawmakers are preparing to pass a compromise providing just a...
Feb 14, 2019
Former Dallas Firefighter Arrested for Putting Hidden Camera in Station Bathroom
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A former Dallas Firefighter has been arrested for allegedly planting a hidden camera in a bathroom at a fire station. The camera doubled as a USB charging devise according t...
Feb 14, 2019
A Kennedale Park Needs Fixing, Tighter Security after Theft and Vandalism
KENNEDALE (WBAP/KLIF)- The city of Kennedale is drafting a bond proposal for much needed fixes to Senora Park. After experiencing theft from concession stands and vandalized utilities, Public Works Di...
Feb 13, 2019
Organization donates 200k worth of Body Armor to Fort Worth PD
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- A non profit organization donates almost $200,000 worth of body armor to the Fort Worth Police Department Officer Buddy Calzada said Shield 616 gave the department 83 Rifle Rai...
Feb 13, 2019
Dallas Zoo to Help Rescue Flamingo’s in South Africa
Dallas – The Dallas Zoo is lending a hand to help rescue close to 2,000 baby flamingos. The birds were abandoned by their parents at Kamfers Dam in Kimberly, South Africa, their parents abandoni...
Feb 13, 2019
Ground Stop Causes Headaches at Both DFW and Love Field
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The FAA issued a temporary ground stop at both DFW Airport and Dallas Love Field Wednesday after smoke was reported in a radar room that serves both airports. Both DFW and L...
Feb 13, 2019
Garland City Manager Nominates City’s Next Police Chief
GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Garland is a step closer to officially naming its next Police Chief. Garland City Manager Bryan Bradford has nominated Jeff Bryan as the new Chief of Police, ef...
Feb 13, 2019
