Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

DFW Metroplex Parents of a Sex Trafficking Teen Victim Pushing for Federal Charges

DFW Metroplex Parents of a Sex Trafficking Teen Victim Pushing for Federal Charges

DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF)- The parents of a North Richland Hills teen taken from a Dallas Mavericks game at the American Airlines Center about a year ago are calling on the feds to investigate, reported considering civil action against agencies involved, and alerting parents and other teens how easily human trafficking can happen. The 15 year…MORE

Henry Kissinger Has Died At Age 100

Henry Kissinger Has Died At Age 100

(WBAP/KLIF) Connecticut – Henry Kissinger, who was a German-born American diplomat, academic and presidential adviser who served as secretary of state for two presidents has died today at at his Connecticut home at the age of 100. His death was announced in a statement by his consulting firm, a cause of death was not given.…MORE

Flight Attendants Holiday Strike Blocked by National Mediation Board

Flight Attendants Holiday Strike Blocked by National Mediation Board

(WBAP/KLIF) — A potential airline strike during the holidays has been averted. The National Mediation Board (NMB) ruled, Tuesday, that flight attendants embroiled in a contract dispute with American Airlines were not cleared to go on strike over the Christmas holiday. Fort Worth-based American is proposing to match Delta’s decision last year to pay their…MORE

Red Kettle Campaign Kicks Off in Fort Worth

Red Kettle Campaign Kicks Off in Fort Worth

(WBAP/KLIF) — The Salvation Army kicked off their annual North Texas Red Kettle Campaign with the Fort Worth City Council, Tuesday. Mayor Mattie Parker and council members all made donations to the kettle before Salvation Army Lieutenant Colonel Bill Mockabee made a reference to the Dallas Cowboys game where players have been jumping into the…MORE

Texas Man Who Torched a Jewish Synagogue Gets a Decade in Prison

Texas Man Who Torched a Jewish Synagogue Gets a Decade in Prison

(WBAP/KLIF) — A Texas man who set fire to an Austin synagogue in an antisemitic attack two years ago has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. 20-year-old Franklin Sechriest was sentenced on Wednesday. he had previously pleaded guilty to arson and a hate crime causing damage to religious property on Halloween 2021. He also…MORE