Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick Details Key Issues for Special Legislative Session
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Texas Legislature will meet in special session next week and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said he supports all 20 bills that Governor Greg Abbott has put on call...
Jul 13, 2017
Cruz pushes Consumer Freedom amendment
A version of Texas Sen. Ted Cruz’s amendment to give insurers more flexibility to offer insurance plans that don’t comply with Obamacare-era regulations is expected to be included in the n...
Jul 13, 2017
Tony Romo’s fantasy convention finally becoming a reality
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — After two canceled events and three years of legal skirmishes with the NFL Tony Romo’s fantasy football convention will finally become reality this weekend at Fair Par...
Jul 13, 2017
American Airlines will end partnerships with Qatar, Etihad
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – American Airlines is dropping partnerships with Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, which American accuses of receiving illegal subsidies from their governments. American ...
Jul 13, 2017
Dallas man pleads guilty in $6M diamond investment fraud
DALLAS (AP) – A Dallas man faces up to 20 years in federal prison for his role in what prosecutors call a more than $6 million diamond investment scheme. Jay Bruce Heimburger pleaded guilty Tues...
Jul 13, 2017
Flaming Cocktail Severely Burns Two People at Highland Village Bar
Photo Courtesy of WFAA TV HIGHLAND VILLAGE (WBAP/KLIF News) – A man and woman suffered burns to their bodies after ordering a flaming cocktail at a restaurant bar in Highland Village Wednesday a...
Jul 12, 2017
Fort Worth Officer Fired After Barbecue Fork Shooting Incident Files Appeal
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Fort Worth police officer who was fired for shooting a man who was holding a barbecue fork has filed an appeal. Courtney Johnson said the shooting was an accident...
Jul 12, 2017
Governor Abbott expected to announce re-election campaign Friday
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to formally announce his campaign for re-election next year on Friday afternoon in San Antonio. Abbott is promising a “major campaign anno...
Jul 12, 2017
Forbes Names Dallas Cowboys World’s Most Valuable Franchise
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – For the second year in a row, the Dallas Cowboys earned the top stop in Forbes annual list of the world’s most valuable sports teams. According to Forbes, owner J...
Jul 12, 2017
Senator Cornyn Confident in FBI Director Nominee
WASHINGTON D.C. (WBAP/KLIF) – U.S. Senator John Cornyn said Wednesday that the role of FBI Director is more important than ever because of a need to restore confidence in government. The Senator...
Jul 12, 2017
