Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Video Game Auctioned To Very High Bidder

Video Game Auctioned To Very High Bidder

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – An unopened copy of Nintendo’s video game ‘The Legend of Zelda’ that was produced in 1987 has sold at auction for $870,000. Heritage Auctions in Dallas says the video game was a rare version that was created during a limited production run that took place during a few months in late 1987.…MORE

Texas Democrats Might Walk Out Of Special Session

Texas Democrats Might Walk Out Of Special Session

Austin (AP) – Some Texas Democrats say they’re ready to stage a second walkout to again stop consideration by the Texas Legislature of restrictive voting measures. Democrats temporarily thwarted a sweeping Republican backed bill in May with a dramatic late-night walkout. Houston Representative Jarvis Johnson says his party should leave again, on the grounds that…MORE

Governor Greg Abbott Holds Border Security Briefing in Austin

Governor Greg Abbott Holds Border Security Briefing in Austin

AUSTIN  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Governor Greg Abbott heard from the sheriffs of border communities during a briefing on border security in Austin on Saturday. The sheriffs told Abbott that in order to tackle the issues that come with the ongoing surge of migrants and illegal crossings, they’re in need of more funding,  manpower, jail space…MORE

NFL Player Arrested in Texas on Charges of Indecency With a Child

NFL Player Arrested in Texas on Charges of Indecency With a Child

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) –  In a news release today (Saturday), Arlington police report they arrested Barkevious Mingo on one count of indecency with a child – sexual contact. Mingo is a linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons. According to police, the arrest was made Thursday evening at approximately 9:46 p.m. Mingo is said to have turned…MORE

Houston Voter Who Waited 6 Hours Arrested For Illegal Voting

Houston Voter Who Waited 6 Hours Arrested For Illegal Voting

Houston (AP) – A Texas voter who received widespread attention in 2020 when he waited more than six hours to cast a ballot is now facing charges of illegal voting. Hervis Rogers was being held Friday in a suburban Houston jail. His attorneys say the 62 year old Rogers did not know he was ineligible…MORE