Category Archives: 24/7 Newsroom News

A Former Varsity Tavern Bouncer Indicted on Rape Charges

A Former Varsity Tavern Bouncer Indicted on Rape Charges

Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – A former bouncer at the varsity tavern has been indicted on a sexual assault charge. The star-telegram reports, 33-year old Abdul Alhassan is accused on driving two intoxicated women home from the bar in march, then raping both women inside one of their homes. Alhassan has been free on a $20,000…MORE

American expands inflight food options on domestic routes

American expands inflight food options on domestic routes

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — American Airlines is expanding its inflight food options with the addition of a light and healthy Mediterranean menu. The world’s largest carrier on Monday announced an agreement with the restaurant chain Zoe’s Kitchen. American, which is based in Fort Worth, Texas, says the new Zoe’s Kitchen menu will be sold on most…MORE

First Free Pharmacy in Texas, Opened in Dallas

First Free Pharmacy in Texas, Opened in Dallas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A North Texas Organization opened the first free pharmacy in the state. The Society of Saint Vincent De Paul, opened its pharmacy in Dallas to help low income families. “There are a lot of people out there that can’t afford their prescription medications, the idea is to fill a significant need that exists,”…MORE

The City of Plano Recovering From Severe Flood Damage

The City of Plano Recovering From Severe Flood Damage

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – The city of Plano is recovering from severe flooding damage form heavy rainfall over the weekend. The city lost over $220,000 worth of property and equipment at Oak Point Park, where the Balloon Festival was canceled. Plano Risk Manager Jim Revis said to the festival site included a utility car, surveillance cameras and a…MORE

Senator Ted Cruz Confronted by Brett Kavanaugh Protesters at a Washington, D.C Restaurant

Senator Ted Cruz Confronted by Brett Kavanaugh Protesters at a Washington, D.C Restaurant

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A group of protesters at a Washington, D.C. restaurant confronted Senator Ted Cruz over Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court. A YouTube video captured Cruz & his wife unseating themselves and leaving a restaurant, amid protesters in the couple’s personal space chanting “we believe survivors” over and over. One of…MORE

Perot Museum Becomes More Accessible with Big Donation

Perot Museum Becomes More Accessible with Big Donation

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Celebrating National First Responders Day, Perot Museum of Nature and Science leaders announced Tuesday that Margot and Ross Perot have donated $5 million to expand access to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) experiences for North Texans, including first responders, active duty and veteran members of the military, and undeserved families and schoolchildren. The grant also provides financial…MORE

Cosby Gets to 3 to 10 Years for 2004 Sex Assault

Cosby Gets to 3 to 10 Years for 2004 Sex Assault

NORRISTOWN, Pa (AP) – Bill Cosby has been sentenced to three to 10 years in state prison for drugging and molesting a woman at his suburban Philadelphia home. Judge Steven O’Neill sentenced Cosby on Tuesday, five months after his conviction in the first celebrity trial of the #MeToo era. Prosecutors were seeking a sentence of…MORE

Arlington Private School Official Suspended Over Profane Tweet to Stormy Daniel’s Attorney

Arlington Private School Official Suspended Over Profane Tweet to Stormy Daniel’s Attorney

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – An Arlington private school has suspended an administrator who posted a profane online message criticizing the attorney who represents porn actress Stormy Daniels. The Oakridge School said in a statement Monday that it indefinitely suspended Butch Groves for conduct deemed “unacceptable.” Groves in a tweet Sunday made derogatory comments about lawyer…MORE

It’s National Voter Registration Day

It’s National Voter Registration Day

Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Today is National Voter Registration Day, national holiday first observed in 2012, and held on the fourth Tuesday of September. In order to vote in the November 6th Midterm elections,the last day to register to vote is October 9th. Our #NationalVoterRegistrationDay Goal is 300,000, but we think with YOUR help, we'll…MORE

Walmart Loss Prevention Officer Thwarts Possible Kidnapping Attempt

Walmart Loss Prevention Officer Thwarts Possible Kidnapping Attempt

Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth Police say a Walmart loss prevention officer stopped a possible kidnapping Monday evening. The employee confronted a couple who were seen allegedly a 4-year old out of a cart. Witnesses say the pair then left the store, located in the Renaissance Square off of East Berry and drove away…MORE