Category Archives: 24/7 Newsroom News
Ft. Worth Officer’s Hearing May End Friday
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF News) – Testimony could end Friday in the case of a Fort Worth police officer who was suspended for excessive force for his response to a call last year. William Martin was...
Jun 15, 2017
Farmersville Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Sexual Assault of a Disabled Child
(WBAP/KLIF) – A Collin County man could spend the rest of his life in jail after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a disabled child. The sentence of 40 years was handed down to 81-year-o...
Jun 15, 2017
Gov. Abbott Uses Veto to Block 50 Mostly Low-Profile Bills
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Gov. Greg Abbott has vetoed 50 mostly low-profile bills approved by the Legislature, nixing everything from mandating training on sexual abuse prevention for public school s...
Jun 15, 2017
SPCA of Texas Rescues About 100 Animals in the Last Three Weeks, Expects Numbers to Increase This Summer
SPCA of Texas DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The SPCA of Texas said they’ve rescued nearly 100 pets in North Texas in the last three weeks. The organization’s Victoria Albrecht said 50 ca...
Jun 15, 2017
Southern Baptist Convention Votes to Officially Denounce Alt-Right
Photo Courtesy of WFAA PHEONIX (WBAP/KLIF News) – One of the largest Christian denominations in the world is denouncing the views of the Alt-Right and white supremacists. The Southern Baptists v...
Jun 15, 2017
Emergency Calls Likely to Spike with Anticipated Heat
First responders are asking North Texans to protect themselves from the summer heat this weekend. The weather forecast indicates the hottest days of the year so far will be Friday, Saturday, and Sunda...
Jun 15, 2017
The Fort Worth Zoo Welcomes 185-pound Baby Giraffe to Its Family
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Fort Worth Zoo recently welcomed a male reticulated giraffe to the herd. The soon-to-be-named calf weighed 185 pounds and stands about 6 feet tall. When fully g...
Jun 15, 2017
Police asking for Tips on Alleged Assault at Dallas Cathedral
The Dallas Police Department is asking for information on two men who allegedly knocked a man down a flight of stairs at The Cathedral De Guadalupe in downtown. Dallas Police Cpl. Tramese Jones said t...
Jun 15, 2017
Texas congressman’s staffer texted for help after being shot
Photo courtesy CNN AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A staffer for Republican U.S. Rep. Roger Williams was among those shot and wounded Wednesday when a gunman opened fire on a congressional baseball practic...
Jun 15, 2017
Ft. Worth Officer Testifies at Appeal of Suspension
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF News) – Fort Worth police officer William Martin testified at the hearing dealing with the appeal of his suspension Wednesday. Martin was suspended ten days for his respons...
Jun 14, 2017
