Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Gambler with Dallas ties released from Florida prison

Gambler with Dallas ties released from Florida prison

Las Vegas (AP) – A prominent Las Vegas professional gambler who was convicted in New York in a federal insider trading case linked to pro golfer Phil Mickelson and Dallas based Dean Foods Co. has been released to home confinement in the San Diego area. Attorney Richard Wright said William “Billy” Walters was released from…MORE

A Houston Police officer has been killed in a helicopter crash

A Houston Police officer has been killed in a helicopter crash

Houston (WBAP/KLIF) – A Houston Police officer was killed early Saturday morning when his helicopter crashed. A second officer in the police helicopter with him was critically injured. Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo says the helicopter crashed into an apartment complex around 2:00 a.m. while searching for a reported body in a nearby bayou. Acevedo…MORE

Dallas Fire-Rescue Members Continue Battling COVID-19

Dallas Fire-Rescue Members Continue Battling COVID-19

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Dallas Fire-Rescue continues to battle COVID-19 cases. Dallas Fire-Rescue has now had a total of 13 confirmed COVID-19 cases. But as of Friday night 11 of those that tested positive have fully recovered and returned to work. 45 members are currently quarantined due to exposure both on and off duty. Some of…MORE

North Texas/DFW Metroplex Covid 19 Case Numbers Close Week With Boosted Numbers.

North Texas/DFW Metroplex Covid 19 Case Numbers Close Week With Boosted Numbers.

WBAP/KLIF – Dallas County reported it’s highest one day total ever of positive Covid 19 cases; an additional 187 cases reported Friday, with 2 additional deaths.   Total case count thus far in Dallas County; 3,718. Tarrant County reported one additional death Friday and 142 new cases of coronavirus; total 2,388 cases Collin County reported 41…MORE