Category Archives: 24/7 Newsroom News
Embattled McKinney City Councilman Alleges Efforts to Oust Him Are Racially Motivated
McKinney City Councilman La’Shodian Shemwell (WFAA screenshot) McKinney, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The McKinney City Council is looking for ways to remove an embattled councilman from office. Month...
Dec 19, 2018
Man Dead After Chase and Shootout With Fort Worth Police
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort worth police have been busy overnight. Police are currently on the scene of the fatal officer involved shooting of a man who opened fire during a chase and subseque...
Dec 19, 2018
Texas AG, universities face suit over Israel boycott law
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton DALLAS (AP) - The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas on Tuesday filed a lawsuit over a state law requiring contractors to certify that they do not boycott Israel...
Dec 19, 2018
Frisco City Council to Temporarily Bans Ride-share Scooters
FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF News) — UPDATE: The city of Frisco temporarily bans all shared mobility services until further notice. There will be no time limit on this ban but Mayor Jeff Chaney said city s...
Dec 18, 2018
Frisco Animal Control Catches Coyote Likely Related to Recent Attacks
Frisco Police Department FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF) – Frisco police have caught a coyote but officers have not yet determined if it is responsible for a series of recent attacks. Frisco police think a c...
Dec 18, 2018
Southlake Creates New Video and Group for Unity and Culture After Racist Student Video
The city of Southlake is forming a culturally inclusive group, ‘Mayor’s Alliance for Unity and Culture’, in light of a racist video some Carroll ISD students posted online a few mont...
Dec 18, 2018
Federal Grant Set to Fix Roadways, Provide More Access in City of Haslet
Provided by City of Haslet TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- The city of Haslet is set to receive a brand new four-lane roadway that’ll provide much needed East and West access. Jeff Neal with north c...
Dec 18, 2018
‘Laverne & Shirley’ Star and Movie Director Penny Marshall has Died at Age 75
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Penny Marshall, who starred in “Laverne & Shirley” before becoming one of the top-grossing female directors in Hollywood, has died. She was 75. Mashall’s...
Dec 18, 2018
Is Beto O’Rourke Ready To Run Against President Donald Trump in 2020?
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – If the Democratic 2020 presidential field is on pins and needles as Beto O’Rourke decides if he wants to run, it could be a long wait. The outgoing Texas congressman&#...
Dec 18, 2018
Business Leaders Encouraging Texas Legislators to Make School Finance Reform a Top Priority
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – The North Texas business community is encouraging lawmakers to improve the Texas public school finance system ahead of the upcoming state legislative session. At a rally Tues...
Dec 18, 2018
