Category Archives: 24/7 Newsroom News
Texas Lawmakers Considering Bill to Make May “Fallen First Responder Month”
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — A bill that would officially recognize May as “Fallen First Responders Month” has been filed to the Texas House. Courtesy: Texas LODD Task ForceThe Texas LO...
May 03, 2017
Hundreds of Insurance Claims Filed since Weekend Storms in Northeast Texas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Just days after Saturday’s deadly storms in Northeast Texas, State Farm says they’ve already received more than 460 claims in Van Zandt County. Chris Pilcic...
May 03, 2017
Family of dead teen wants criminal charges against fired officer
BALCH SPRINGS, Texas (AP) – Police in suburban Dallas fired the officer who shot and killed a black 15-year-old boy riding in a vehicle leaving a party, and family members of the teenager said t...
May 03, 2017
Two Former UNT Basketball Players Accused of Sexual Assault, Promoting Prostitution
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – Two former University of North Texas basketball players are facing charges stemming from an investigation into allegations of sexual assault and prostitution. Arrest wa...
May 02, 2017
Balch Springs Fires Officer Involved in Shooting Death of Teenager
BALCH SPRINGS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Balch Springs police officer who shot and killed teenager Jordan Edwards Saturday has been fired. Officer Pedro Gonzalez said video shows the vehicle Edwards was ...
May 02, 2017
Eight-Hour Standoff Ends Peacefully in Haslet
Photo Courtesy of WFAA TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News) – After almost eight hours of negotiating, the suspect involved in a SWAT standoff with authorities surrendered peacefully Tuesday afternoo...
May 02, 2017
Texas House Approves 3 Bills Loosening Gun Regulations
Texas State Capitol, Austin AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Lawmakers in Texas are making it easier to carry firearms, with a trio of bills before the state House. The chamber voted 111-30 on Tuesday to de...
May 02, 2017
Irving Police Kill Suspect Holding Wife at Knifepoint
IRVING (WBAP/KLIF News) – An Irving police officer shot and killed a man who was allegedly holding his wife at knifepoint Tuesday morning. The incident happened around 6:18 a.m. at a home in the...
May 02, 2017
Student Cut in Throat at Brewer High School in Fort Worth
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Brewer High School student has been arrested and another is in the hospital after he was cut in the throat Tuesday afternoon. Fort Worth police said officers resp...
May 02, 2017
Dallas Identifies the Paramedic Shot This Week
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Dallas has released the identity of the Dallas Fire Rescue firefighter-paramedic who was shot Monday while trying to give aid to a separate shooting victim. Will...
May 02, 2017
