Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Veteran Broadcaster Charles Osgood Dies at 91

Veteran Broadcaster Charles Osgood Dies at 91

(WBAP/KLIF) – Veteran newsman and broadcaster Charles Osgood has died at the age of 91, at his home in New Jersey. Osgood anchored “CBS Sunday Morning” for 22 years, hosted a long running series “The Osgood File” for more than forty years, and dabbled in voice work in Hollywood. In news segments, Osgood would at…MORE

16 Year Old Murder Suspect Wanted by Garland Police

16 Year Old Murder Suspect Wanted by Garland Police

GARLAND – (WBAP/KLIF) – Garland Police have issued an unusual “directive to apprehend” warrant for a juvenile murder suspect. Garland Police rarely disclose information about minors, in this case, a 16 year old male, but the court has agreed to release information noting the severity of the offense. Police are looking for 16 year old…MORE

Atmos Energy to Donate $2 Million to Help Customers

Atmos Energy to Donate $2 Million to Help Customers

Atmos Energy is donating $2 million to help its customers stay warm this winter. “We’re distributing these funds to various energy assistant agencies and non profit organizations,” Communications Manager, Kristin Goodspeed, said. “We’re hoping to provide relief for Atmos Energy customers who just need help paying their natural gas bills, any past due debt, deposit…MORE

Local Organization Talks Homelessness in DFW

Local Organization Talks Homelessness in DFW

Extreme cold can effect just about anyone, but especially homeless people and animals. Executive Director of White Rhino Coffee Foundation, Mary O’Connor, says they’ve partnered with OurCalling to do things like provide the homeless with shelter and coffee. “The average person will only survive three hours in subfreezing temperatures if they don’t have the appropriate…MORE

North Texas Navy SEAL Killed During Mission to Grab Yemen-Bound Weapons

North Texas Navy SEAL Killed During Mission to Grab Yemen-Bound Weapons

ROANOKE (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A native North Texan has been identified as one of two Navy SEALS who died during a mission off the coast of Somalia earlier this month. 27-year-old Navy Special Warfare Operator 2nd Class Nathan Gage Ingram is from Roanoke. 37-year-old Navy Special Warfare Operator First Class Christopher Chambers of Maryland…MORE