Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News
Texas Workforce Commission Reverses Course; Says Former FWPD Chief ‘Did nothing wrong’
Austin, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – In a surprise move, the Texas Workforce Commission on Monday reversed course on an earlier decision to deny former Fort Worth Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald unemployment c...
Jul 16, 2019
Human Relations Commission Votes to Remove Mike Steele Over Offensive Social Media Posts
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The Human Relations Commission of Fort Worth has unanimously voted to remove Mike Steel from the commission. Two weeks ago, Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price called for Steele’...
Jul 15, 2019
Dallas Animals Services 150% Over Capacity, Offers Free Adoptions
Facebook Photo DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Dallas Animal Services is experiencing over capacity at 108% for dogs and over 150% for cats. Whitney Hanson Manager at DAS said during the summer they see an increa...
Jul 15, 2019
Denton Police Seize Large Amount of Meth
Photo courtesy Denton PD DENTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Two men are in Denton Police custody on Possession of a controlled substance charges. Officers responded to a welfare call on I-35 and Bonnie Brae S...
Jul 15, 2019
North Texas Company Builds Device to Prevent Disease Spread at Border
ADDISON (WBAP-KLIF)- A North Texas made device can possibly prevent disease spread at the Southern Border. Rik Heller, CEO of Wello, the Addison-based company says the WelloStation device can detect y...
Jul 15, 2019
Republican Senator John Cornyn Says He’s Sitting on $9 Million War Chest for 2020 Re-Election Bid
AUSTIN, Texas (WBAP/KLIF News) – Republican Senator John Cornyn said he’s raised $9 million for his re-election bid in 2020. In an announcement Monday, the Texan said he raised more than $...
Jul 15, 2019
Private Perot Funeral Service Will Be Streamed Live Online
Credit: WFAA-TV Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The memorial service for Ross Perot will be a private affair. Family members say the invitation-only service will be held at the Highland Park United Methodi...
Jul 15, 2019
Trump Defends Border Detention Camps
Men’s detention area at McAllen, TX immigration center WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Sunday defended conditions at the border detention facilities visited by his vice president, pa...
Jul 15, 2019
Remains of Single Mother of Six Allegedly Found in Texas Hotel Room, Estranged Boyfriend Arrested
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A single mother of six was allegedly murdered, with her body left to rot under the mattress in a texas hotel. The family of 40-year old San Juana Macias say the woman h...
Jul 14, 2019
American Airlines Decides To Extend Boeing 737 Max Plane Cancellations Through November 3rd
WASHINGTON (AP) – American Airlines says it will keep the Boeing 737 Max plane off its schedule until Nov. 3, which is two months longer than it had planned. In a statement Sunday, American says...
Jul 14, 2019
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