Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Houston-Area Sheriff is Named to Lead Immigration Agency

Houston-Area Sheriff is Named to Lead Immigration Agency

HOUSTON (AP) – President Joe Biden has nominated the sheriff of one of the nation’s most populous counties to lead the agency that deports people in the country illegally. Harris County, Texas, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez is Biden’s pick for director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an agency that has been without a Senate-confirmed leader…MORE

Lawyers Calling for Investigation into Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office

Lawyers Calling for Investigation into Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office

TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- The Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association (TCCDLA) is asking for an independent investigation into the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office in light of autopsy mistakes in dozens of homicide cases and “false, inaccurate, or misleading testimony” in a death penalty case. Benson Varghese, President of TCCDLA, presented a resolution to the…MORE

Amber Guyger Appeals Murder Conviction in Killing of Botham Jean

Amber Guyger Appeals Murder Conviction in Killing of Botham Jean

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A panel of three Texas Judges is considering an appeal in former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger’s murder conviction. Guyger is serving a 10-year prison sentence for Murder after she told Police she shot and killed Botham Jean by mistake, thinking his apartment was her own. During a hearing held virtually on…MORE

Detention Officer Fired in Death of Collin County Inmate has Job Restored

Detention Officer Fired in Death of Collin County Inmate has Job Restored

MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – One of the detention Officers fired over an alleged involvement in the in-custody death of Marvin Scott III has been given their job back. Scott died last month after being restrained inside the Collin County jail following an arrest on a marijuana charge. According to the Collin County Sheriff’s Office, Scott was…MORE

New Naming Rights Partnership Announced for Grand Prairie Theatre

New Naming Rights Partnership Announced for Grand Prairie Theatre

GRAND PRAIRIE (WBAP/KLIF) – The Theatre in Grand Prairie bears a new name. Texas Trust Credit Union has signed a naming rights agreement with AEG Presents to rename The Theatre at Grand Prairie. Effective immediately, the theatre – operated by AEG Presents and owned by the City of Grand Prairie – will be known as…MORE