Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Armed Officers to Roam the Halls in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD

Armed Officers to Roam the Halls in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD

(WBAP/KLIF) — The Texas Legislature’s passage of HB 3 is aimed at increasing protection and safety of the state’s school children.  Grapevine-Colleyvilld ISD is the latest school district to partner with local police departments to station an armed School Resource Officer (SRO) at every campus. The GCISD Board of Trustees approved interlocal agreements with both…MORE

Irving’s Longest-Serving Police Chief Dead at 91

Irving’s Longest-Serving Police Chief Dead at 91

(WBAP/KLIF) — The law enforcement community is mourning the loss of Irving’s longest-serving police chief, who died Sunday at the age of 91.  Benny Newman passed away with family and loved ones surrounding him after a life that impacted many in North Texas.  Robert Reeves with Irving Police Department says Newman had a special love…MORE

Texas Man Dies at Utah National Park

Texas Man Dies at Utah National Park

(WBAP/KLIF) — A Texas man on a mission to spread his father’s ashes ends in tragedy. 66-year-old James Bernard Hendricks was on a trip to the Sierra Nevada region in California and Nevada to spread his fathers ashes.  The Austin man had stopped in Utah at Arches National Park where he unexpectedly died.  Park Rangers…MORE

Gun Found in Backpack of Mesquite ISD Student on First Day of School

Gun Found in Backpack of Mesquite ISD Student on First Day of School

MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Mesquite ISD officials said a Horne High School student brought a gun to campus on the first day of classes on Monday, August 7. According to a release, the weapon was found amid the district’s enforcement of a new clear bag policy. Police confiscated the gun and took the student…MORE

Whataburger Giving Away Free Food, Merchandise in Honor of its 73rd Birthday

Whataburger Giving Away Free Food, Merchandise in Honor of its 73rd Birthday

SAN ANTONIO (WBAP/KLIF News ) – One of Texas’ most popular fast food chains is giving away free burgers in honor of its 73rd birthday. Tuesday, August 8 has been claimed National Whataburger Day by the San Antonio-based company. The restaurant is giving its rewards members a free Whataburger through the app today. Members must…MORE