Category Archives: 24/7 Newsroom News
Former Texas Senator leading contender for US ambassador to NATO
(CNN) – Former Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, a Texas Republican, is the leading contender to become US Ambassador to NATO, a senior administration official told CNN on Tuesday. The official ...
May 3, 2017
Family of Balch Springs Teen Hopes for Peace but Wants More Action Taken
BALCH SPRINGS (WBAP/KLIF News) Many are saying the Balch Springs Police department hasn’t done enough after firing Roy Oliver. Dr. Alex Del Carmen is the executive director of the School of Crim...
May 3, 2017
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 3, 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 3, 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 3, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 2017
