Category Archives: 24/7 Newsroom News
Execution Date Set for Dad Who Killed Daughters
John Battaglia’s daughters, Liberty and Faith. He was convicted of their 2001 murder. Image courtesy of WFAA-TV HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) – An execution date has been set for a Dallas man con...
Nov 02, 2017
Killer of Kaufman County D.A. Loses His Appeal
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has rejected the appeal of Eric Williams, a former Justice of the Peace who’s now on death row for the 2013 murders of the Kaufman ...
Nov 02, 2017
Pair of Serial Robbers and Burglars Arrested in Denton.
Denton (WBAP/KLIF) – Denton Police say they have arrested a pair of suspects for a series burglaries and armed robberies of pizza delivery drivers. 18 year old Rolando Olvera and 17 year old Vic...
Nov 02, 2017
Airports Will Be Crowded this Thanksgiving.
Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – U.S. airlines are predicting a 3% increase in holiday travel this Thanksgiving. Airline trade group “Airlines for America” expects 28 and a half million America...
Nov 02, 2017
Senator John Cornyn thinks Texas could be stiffed on Hurricane Harvey relief
Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – Senator John Cornyn is worrying about the future of Hurricane Harvey relief for Texas. Governor Greg Abbott says the state needs $61 billion. Cornyn says he has been ass...
Nov 02, 2017
New Katy Trail Pedestrian Bridge over Mockingbird Lane is Finally Open
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The much delayed Katy Trail pedestrian bridge over Mockingbird Lane is finally open. Construction of the bridge was approved in a 2006 bond election. Work on it began in 201...
Nov 02, 2017
Fort Worth Man Assaulted After Giving Panhandler Money
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) — A man who was approached by a panhandler at a Fort Worth gas station gave him $5, and as a token of appreciation, was beat up. The man was 77 years old and had just...
Nov 02, 2017
Texas to bring back 2000’s-era license plate as an option
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – If you were a fan of the 2000’s-era Texas standard-issue license plate, bearing a space shuttle, and a horse-riding cowboy, you’re in luck. The Texas D.M.V. and ...
Nov 01, 2017
Alamo Activist Challenging George Prescott Bush in Land Commissioner’s Race
SAN ANTONIO (AP) – An activist who has criticized Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush’s oversight of a $450 million renovation of the Alamo has announced a longshot bid to take BushR...
Nov 01, 2017
Senator Cornyn Joins Growing Calls to Look At Diversity Immigration Visa Program
(WBAP/KLIF) – Senator John Cornyn is joining the growing calls to look closely at the Diversity Immigration Visa Program. This coming after it is now believed that program allowed the suspect in...
Nov 01, 2017
