Category Archives: Promo Reel

Griner freed from Russian prison camp in high-stakes prisoner swap

Griner freed from Russian prison camp in high-stakes prisoner swap

Griner was released in exchange for convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, known as the ‘Merchant of Death’ Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – Russia has freed WNBA star Brittney Griner in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. The swap was confirmed by U.S. officials with direct…MORE

Governor Abbott Orders “Aggressive Action” against TikTok

Governor Abbott Orders “Aggressive Action” against TikTok

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott, on Wednesday, ordered all Texas state agencies to ban the use of TikTok on any government-issued devices as the threat of the Chinese Communist Party gaining access to critical U.S. information and infrastructure continues to grow. In letters to leaders in the legislature and state agency leaders, the…MORE

Prosecutors Rest in Aaron Dean Trial

Prosecutors Rest in Aaron Dean Trial

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Prosecutors rested their case in the trial for former Fort Worth Police Officer Aaron Dean on Wednesday inside a Tarrant County courtroom. Dean is accused of shooting Atatiana Jefferson to death inside her family’s home in 2019. Day 3 of testimony brought forensic analysis from investigators and the medical examiner. The…MORE

“Winter Wave” of Illness Impacting North Texas

“Winter Wave” of Illness Impacting North Texas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Medical experts are warning of a “winter wave” of COVID cases in North Texas. According to the Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation, COVID-19 lab positivity for both symptomatic and asymptomatic testing increased to over 10% each showing COVID-19 hospitalizations jumped week-over-week by over 106% across Dallas County and 83% in the broader…MORE

Athena Strand’s grief-stricken mother makes first public comments during candlelight vigil

Athena Strand’s grief-stricken mother makes first public comments during candlelight vigil

Paradise, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Remembrances vigils continue for little Athena Strand who was kidnapped and killed in rural Paradise on December 30. Last night at the First Baptist Church Cottondale thousands gathered for candlelight vigil, where Athena’s mother Maitlyn Gandy made her first public comments. She thanked the community for their overwhelming support and said,…MORE