DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — After two canceled events and three years of legal skirmishes with the NFL Tony Romo’s fantasy football convention will finally become reality this weekend at Fair Park in Dallas. The former Cowboys quarterback teamed up with his cousin, Andy Alberth, to create the event, which Alberth says “will give fans an opportunity…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2017
Doctor Accused in Deaths of at Least 7 in Oklahoma, Texas
SHERMAN, Texas (AP) – Federal prosecutors say a Texas doctor wrote unnecessary prescriptions for powerful drugs that contributed to the overdose deaths of at least seven people over a four-year period. Fifty-six-year-old Howard Gregg Diamond was arrested Tuesday on charges that include conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. Prosecutors contend that Diamond began issuing prescriptions in…… MORE
American Airlines will end partnerships with Qatar, Etihad
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – American Airlines is dropping partnerships with Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, which American accuses of receiving illegal subsidies from their governments. American said Wednesday that it no longer makes sense to have so-called code-sharing agreements with Qatar and Etihad because of the dispute. In code-sharing, airlines sell tickets on each…… MORE
Dallas man pleads guilty in $6M diamond investment fraud
DALLAS (AP) – A Dallas man faces up to 20 years in federal prison for his role in what prosecutors call a more than $6 million diamond investment scheme. Jay Bruce Heimburger pleaded guilty Tuesday in Dallas to mail fraud. Investigators say the 58-year-old Heimburger will be sentenced later over the scam from early 2011…… MORE
Flaming Cocktail Severely Burns Two People at Highland Village Bar
HIGHLAND VILLAGE (WBAP/KLIF News) – A man and woman suffered burns to their bodies after ordering a flaming cocktail at a restaurant bar in Highland Village Wednesday afternoon. Laurie Mullins with the Highland Village Police Department said the accident happened at the Shoal Creek Tavern. “An additional ignition took place with their drink and caused major…… MORE
Fort Worth Officer Fired After Barbecue Fork Shooting Incident Files Appeal
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Fort Worth police officer who was fired for shooting a man who was holding a barbecue fork has filed an appeal. Courtney Johnson said the shooting was an accident. “The shooting of Mr. Adams was unintentional and I am truly sorry that it happened,” he said. His attorney said Fort Worth…… MORE
Governor Abbott expected to announce re-election campaign Friday
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to formally announce his campaign for re-election next year on Friday afternoon in San Antonio. Abbott is promising a “major campaign announcement” at 3 p.m. on the fourth anniversary of a San Antonio event where he unveiled his original gubernatorial campaign. Abbott’s seeking re-election isn’t a…… MORE
Forbes Names Dallas Cowboys World’s Most Valuable Franchise
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – For the second year in a row, the Dallas Cowboys earned the top stop in Forbes annual list of the world’s most valuable sports teams. According to Forbes, owner Jerry Jones transformed the franchise from losing $1 million a month to earning $300 million in annual operating profit. It’s now worth $4.2 billion. During the 2015…… MORE
Dallas Independent School District Accepting Nominations for First Ever Athletic Hall of Fame
DALLAS, (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Independent School District is making history this week. Announcing on Tuesday, July 11th, that they are now accepting nominations for their first ever Athletic Hall of Fame. Nominations will remain open until September 30th. “We’re real excited about the opportunity to be able to honor and recognize all of the…… MORE
Senator Cornyn Confident in FBI Director Nominee
WASHINGTON D.C. (WBAP/KLIF) – U.S. Senator John Cornyn said Wednesday that the role of FBI Director is more important than ever because of a need to restore confidence in government. The Senator said he feels good about the abilities of President Trump’s nominee for the job, Christopher Wray. “I had the pleasure of meeting him earlier…… MORE
