Category Archives: 24/7 Newsroom News

President Trump Accuses Democrats of Stealing the Election

President Trump Accuses Democrats of Stealing the Election

(WBAP/KLIF) —  President Donald Trump says that he is being cheated in a race that is still too close to call.  The President from the White House moments ago says – in his words “if you count the legal votes”, he easily wins. The President also called election polling as election interference. President Trump at the…MORE

Large Grant Awarded to Help Prevent Gang, Gun Violence Among Youth in South Fort Worth

Large Grant Awarded to Help Prevent Gang, Gun Violence Among Youth in South Fort Worth

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The Fort Worth Police Department was awarded a $500k grant from the U.S Department of Justice to help reduce crime in the city. “It was a competitive grant. Very competitive,” said Deputy Chief Neil Noakes. “There weren’t that many awarded across the country out so we are very blessed to receive this…MORE

UNT Football Game Postponed Due to Number of COVID-19 Cases

UNT Football Game Postponed Due to Number of COVID-19 Cases

DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The University of North Texas football game against Louisiana Tech scheduled for Saturday, has been postponed due to the number of COVID-19 cases and subsequent contact tracing within the program. “We are very disappointed to announce the postponement of our game against Louisiana Tech this weekend,” Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren…MORE

Reward Money Increased in Dallas Murder of SMU Student

Reward Money Increased in Dallas Murder of SMU Student

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Crimestoppers increased reward money this week for information in the recent murder of an SMU student in Downtown Dallas. According to the Dallas Police Department,  19-year-old Robert “Jaden” Urrea was shot and killed Halloween morning near Jackson and Harwood Streets in Downtown Dallas. DPD has released photos and surveillance of the suspect vehicle…MORE

Biden Pushes Closer to Victory in Race for the White House

Biden Pushes Closer to Victory in Race for the White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Joe Biden was pushing closer to the 270 Electoral College votes needed to carry the White House, securing victories in the “blue wall” battlegrounds of Wisconsin and Michigan and narrowing President Donald Trump’s path. With just a handful of states still up for grabs, Trump tried to press his case in…MORE

Sanger High School Closed for Deep Cleaning Until Monday Due to COVID-19 Spike

Sanger High School Closed for Deep Cleaning Until Monday Due to COVID-19 Spike

SANGER  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Sanger High School is closed for a deep cleaning until Monday November, 9th due to a spike in COVID-19 cases. All campus activities that are not outdoors have been canceled as well. During the two-day closure, all students and staff will transition to online learning. In a letter to parents, District…MORE

751,000 Americans Sought First-Time Jobless Benefits Last Week

751,000 Americans Sought First-Time Jobless Benefits Last Week

AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to 751,000, a still-historically high level that shows that many employers keep cutting jobs in the face of the accelerating pandemic. A surge in viral cases and Congress’ failure so far to provide more aid for struggling individuals…MORE

Texans See Red, Vote Red: Soured On the Direction of the Country

Texans See Red, Vote Red: Soured On the Direction of the Country

Voters in Texas gave President Donald Trump its 38 electoral votes while holding negative views about the country’s direction, according to an expansive AP survey of the American electorate. The race between Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden concluded Tuesday as the nation remains in the throes of a global public health crisis and mired…MORE

#CountEveryVote Rallies: Peaceful in Dallas, Riotous in Portland, Detroit, LA & More

#CountEveryVote Rallies: Peaceful in Dallas, Riotous in Portland, Detroit, LA & More

Undated (WBAP/KLIF) _ With the results of the presidential race still up in the air, demonstrators held a peaceful rally at Dallas City Hall Wednesday evening. Their message was they wanted all ballots to be counted. A number of different organizations attended and speakers talked to the crowd of around 100 people. A candlelight vigil…MORE

Cowboys Bench DiNucci For Game Against Pittsburgh

Cowboys Bench DiNucci For Game Against Pittsburgh

FRISCO, Texas (AP) – The Dallas Cowboys will have their fourth different starting quarterback of the season against undefeated Pittsburgh with Andy Dalton unavailable because of COVID-19 protocols. Coach Mike McCarthy says rookie Ben DiNucci is being benched in favor of either Garrett Gilbert or Cooper Rush. Gilbert and Rush will compete for the job…MORE