Category Archives: 24/7 Newsroom News
A Denton County Sheriff’s Captain ‘Disgusted’ That His Name is Being Used to Scam People
North Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – The name of a Denton County Sheriff’s Department captain is being used to try to scam people. Melanie Hartmann, a Tarrant County real estate agent told WFAA-TV th...
Apr 30, 2019
School Safety Bill Clears Texas Senate
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The Texas Senate has approved legislation that would require the state’s schools to develop safety plans and would provide access to increased mental health resources ...
Apr 30, 2019
Texas push to decriminalize pot falters despite GOP support
Texas CapitolPhoto by Dave Williams AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas' tough stance on marijuana as pot in the U.S. becomes increasingly legal has grounded a bipartisan push in the state to decriminalize min...
Apr 30, 2019
Teen Charged in Carrollton Police Chase and Crash
CARROLLTON (WBAP/KLIF)- A Carrollton teen is charged with aggravated assault and evading arrest after a police chase just after midnight on Monday, April 29th. Carrollton Police responded to a theft i...
Apr 29, 2019
Tonya Couch, Mother of “Affluenza” Teen, Back in Jail for Failed Drug Test
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- The mother of a teenager who used his wealth as an excuse for a fatal drunk driving crash in 2013 is back in jail. Tonya Couch was booked into Tarrant County Jail for faili...
Apr 29, 2019
Rod Rosenstein Submits Letter of Resignation to Trump
Rod Rosenstein is the Deputy Attorney General for the U.S. Justice Department. WASHINGTON (AP) – Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein has submitted a letter of resignation to President Donald ...
Apr 29, 2019
Fewer Penalties for Pot Possession if Texas House Bill Becomes Law
(WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas House of Representatives is debating a bill that would lower criminal penalties for marijuana. House Bill 63 would continue to make marijuana possession illegal, but ther...
Apr 29, 2019
Deadline to Protest Property Tax Appraisals Approaches
(WBAP/KLIF) – The last day to protest property tax appraisals is quickly approaching. Rising home values in North Texas brings higher appraisals, and as a result more expensive property taxes. B...
Apr 29, 2019
Boeing Tells Shareholders 737 Max Software Upgrade is Almost Complete
Chicago, IL (WBAP/KLIF) – Boeing shareholders are meeting in Chicago as company faces new questions about safety of its 737 Max jet. The meeting comes on the six-month anniversary of the first o...
Apr 29, 2019
A murder trial with an unusual defense begins today
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Trial begins today in Dallas for 25 year old Thomas Johnson who has already admitted he murdered Dave Stevens three and a half years ago on White Rock Trail. Stevens was hac...
Apr 29, 2019
