Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Oil Tycoon & Philanthropist William “Tex” Moncrief Dies

Oil Tycoon & Philanthropist William “Tex” Moncrief Dies

(WBAP/KLIF) — Fort Worth oil tycoon and philanthropist William “Tex” Moncrief is dead at the age of 101. Moncrief, who died Wednesday, was best known for his philanthropy through the William A. and Elizabeth B. Moncrief Foundation, which contributed to educational, health and civic organizations. Moncrief’s statue is on the campus of the University of…MORE

Ghislaine Maxwell Convicted in Epstein Sex Abuse Case

Ghislaine Maxwell Convicted in Epstein Sex Abuse Case

NEW YORK (AP) – The British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell has been convicted of helping lure teenage girls to be sexually abused by the late Jeffrey Epstein. The verdict announced Wednesday capped a monthlong trial featuring accounts of the sexual exploitation of girls as young as 14. Jurors deliberated for five full days before finding Maxwell…MORE

Garland Police Identify Suspect in Convenience Store Shooting

Garland Police Identify Suspect in Convenience Store Shooting

GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF) – Garland Police are actively searching for a 14-year-old suspect in the December 26th convenience store shooting that left three teenagers dead. According to the Garland Police Department, detectives have discovered evidence identifying Abel Elias Acosta as the suspected shooter. “It is typically not the practice of the Garland Police Department to release…MORE

Irving Based Biofuel Producer Announces Mega Merger

Irving Based Biofuel Producer Announces Mega Merger

(WBAP/KLIF) — A mega merger announced for an Irving based company. A billion dollar merger is in the works for Darling Ingredients that would enable the company to produce bio-friendly hydrocarbon fuel. Darling CEO Randy Stuewe announced plans for agri-foods reprocessing firm Darling to purchase Valley Proteins of Virginia for $1.1 billion. Valley employs 1,900…MORE

Texas Economy Increases Despite COVID or Supply Chain Issues.

Texas Economy Increases Despite COVID or Supply Chain Issues.

(WBAP/KLIF) — The Texas economy continues to rebound despite the ongoing pandemic and supply chain issues. According to new surveys from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, the state’s manufacturing sector saw growth in December, while several parts of the service sector showed a slower pace of acceleration. Texas firms cite staffing shortages and supply…MORE