Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Radio Host Russ Martin Found Dead in his Frisco Home

Radio Host Russ Martin Found Dead in his Frisco Home

FRISCO, TX – The Frisco Police Department is investigating the death of Frisco resident and DFW area radio show host, Russ Martin, who was found unresponsive in his home just after midnight Saturday morning. Frisco Police responded to an unresponsive person call at a residence. A friend of Mr. Martin had come to check on…MORE

Yale & University of Texas Among Colleges Accused of Discrimination in Federal Lawsuit

Yale & University of Texas Among Colleges Accused of Discrimination in Federal Lawsuit

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) – An organization that alleges Yale University discriminates against Asian-American and white applicants has filed a federal lawsuit against the school. The complaint filed Thursday by Students for Fair Admissions alleges Yale improperly uses race as a determining factor when deciding who to admit in an effort to ensure a racially…MORE

The Fallout Continues Over Forced Blackouts in Texas

The Fallout Continues Over Forced Blackouts in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The head of a major Texas energy corporation says forced blackouts that left 4 million customers without electricity also unplugged plants that could have generated more power as the state’s grid was at the breaking point. Texas lawmakers on Thursday began public hearings on the crisis that led to one of…MORE

Georgia Seeking to Increase Penalties For Hazing

Georgia Seeking to Increase Penalties For Hazing

ATLANTA (AP) – Georgia lawmakers are seeking to increase penalties for hazing, seeking to honor a Georgia teen who died from alcohol poisoning in 2017 at a Louisiana State University fraternity. The Georgia Senate voted 47-0 Friday for Senate Bill 85, which would make forcing people to participate in hazing a felony when someone is…MORE

Texas’ Attorney General Is Fighting With San Antonio’s Police Chief

Texas’ Attorney General Is Fighting With San Antonio’s Police Chief

San Antonio (AP) – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s legal battle against San Antonio Police Chief William McManus and the city’s top leadership has entered a new phase. Paxton has filed a petition in a state district court in San Antonio seeking to strip McManus of his job. Paxton has been tangling with San Antonio…MORE