Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News
The University of North Texas Dallas Law School Gets Another Chance to Earn Accreditation
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF News) – After months of uncertainty, the University of North Texas Dallas Law School is getting a second chance at earning its accreditation. The American Bar Associatio...
Nov 17, 2016
Texas Senator Files Bill to Eliminate Sanctuary Cities
File photo. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick talking with State Senator Charles Perry in 2015. Credit: The Office of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – A state senator from Lubbock h...
Nov 17, 2016
A California Judge Rejects Pimping Charges for CEO of Dallas-Based Backpage.com
Photo Courtesy of WFAA Dallas (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Sacramento County Superior Court Judge said he doesn’t think that Carl Ferrer, CEO of Dallas-based Backpage.com, should face pimping char...
Nov 17, 2016
Homeless Advocates Plan to Sleep Outside
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A local homeless advocate group will show Dallas business and community leaders what life is like for the homeless on Thursday night. It’s part of the Promise Hou...
Nov 17, 2016
Woman Sues Apartment Complex in Husband’s Death
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The wife of an Iraqi refugee who was murdered outside his apartment is suing her complex for lack of security. Ahmed Al-Jumaili was enjoying his first snowfall when he ...
Nov 17, 2016
Big Donation to Help Fort Worth SWAT Officers Get New Vests
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Fort Worth Police Department is getting a $355,000 donation Thursday afternoon to help purchase 900 enhanced bullet-proof vests for SWAT officers. The money is ...
Nov 17, 2016
Dallas Co. School Bus Driver Arrested
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Police arrested a Dallas County school bus driver on outstanding traffic warrants after he was stopped for speeding in a school zone while driving his bus. Archie Murph...
Nov 17, 2016
Hundreds Protest in Texas Against Dakota Access Pipeline
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Several hundred people in Texas have protested plans by a Dallas-based company to build the $3.8 billion Dakota Access oil pipeline. Austin police monitored Tuesday’s ...
Nov 17, 2016
Attorney: Competency Remains Issue in Deputy Killed Case
HOUSTON (AP) – An attorney for a Houston man accused of fatally shooting a sheriff’s deputy at a gas station last year says the issue of whether his client is competent to stand trial will...
Nov 17, 2016
Vast Field of Recoverable Oil, Natural Gas Found in Texas
MIDLAND, Texas (AP) – The U.S. Geological Survey has determined that a vast shale field in West Texas could yield 20 billion barrels of oil, making it the largest source of shale oil the agency ...
Nov 17, 2016
