Category Archives: 24/7 Newsroom News
Garland Shelter Nears Capacity
GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF) — When it gets this cold outside, one group hit hardest is the homeless. That’s why several churches in Garland came together to open “Garland Overnight Warming S...
Jan 17, 2018
Retail Giant Helps Customers Dispose of Opioids
(AP) – Walmart is helping customers get rid of leftover opioids by giving them packets that turn the addictive painkillers into a useless gel. The retail giant announced Wednesday that it will p...
Jan 17, 2018
Dallas police Make Arrest in Sexual Assault Case
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) Dallas – Police have arrested a man accused of breaking into a woman's apartment near Northwest Highway and Greenville Ave and sexually assaulting her last Friday. 32-yea...
Jan 16, 2018
Dallas Mayor: It is Imperative “Dreamers” in the City Stay
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Mayor of Dallas says it is imperative that “Dreamers” in the city are able to stay. Mayor Mike Rawlings says many colleges and small businesses in Dallas wou...
Jan 16, 2018
High Court Rejects Texas Democrats’ Gerrymandering Complaint
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The U.S. Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal from the Texas Democratic Party charging that the Republican-controlled Legislature illegally gerrymandered the state’s ...
Jan 16, 2018
Bonham ISD Shuts Down Schools to Disinfect Campus Amid Widespread Flu Outbreak
BONHAM (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Bonham Independent School District canceled school for the rest of the week through Tuesday, January 23rd, amid a widespread flu outbreak among staff and students. ...
Jan 16, 2018
Experts Say Despite Freezing Temperatures, Texas’ Energy Grid is Fine
NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – As temperatures hover below freezing tonight, Texas is on track to set another record for energy use. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas’ Leslie Sopko...
Jan 16, 2018
California Couple Accused of Torturing Their Kids Had Ties to North Texas
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – A California couple that was arrested for allegedly torturing their 13 children had roots in North Texas. Online records show, David and Anna Turpin, had once lived...
Jan 16, 2018
Outside Firm to Investigate Dallas County HR Policy Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas County is planning on bringing in an outside law firm to investigate its policies on how it’s Human Resources Department handles sexual misconduct allegati...
Jan 16, 2018
Human Trafficking Awareness Month Sheds Light on Growing Problem in Texas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month and child advocates are trying to raise awareness about the growing problem in Texas. According the statistics from the Un...
Jan 16, 2018
