Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Rockwall City Council Member Arrested on Possession of Child Pornography Charges

Rockwall City Council Member Arrested on Possession of Child Pornography Charges

ROCKWALL   (WBAP/KLIF News) – Rockwall Place 6 City Council member Patrick Allen Trowbridge has been arrested on three charges for Possession of Child Pornography, a 3rd-degree felony. The Rockwall Police Department said the 52-year-old’s arrest on Thursday stemmed from a tip the Center for Missing and Exploited Children received on April 13th, regarding several videos…MORE

Traveling Circus Stuck in Tarrant Co. Due to COVID-19

Traveling Circus Stuck in Tarrant Co. Due to COVID-19

(WBAP/KLIF) — The COVID-19 pandemic has shut down businesses, sporting events, and even the traveling circus.  The Cirque MonteCarlo traveling circus is stranded in North Texas due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Cirque MonteCarlo’s 42 performers are holed up in a Tarrant county parking lot after shelter-in-place orders canceled their shows. Cindi Cavallini says the future…MORE

COVID-19 Deaths at Care Centers on the Rise

COVID-19 Deaths at Care Centers on the Rise

(WBAP/KLIF) — Coronavirus has ravaged nursing homes throughout the United States, killing more than 10,000 residents.  In North Texas, 54 residents of the Denton State Supported Living Center have died and for the month of April, 8 residents have died at Oxford Grand in McKinney.  Coryanne Graham said all 8 lived in the Memory Care portion of…MORE

Houston Mayor Upset Over State Money Grab

Houston Mayor Upset Over State Money Grab

 (AP) -Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner says he’s offended by the state’s plan to take control of more than $1 billion in federal funds allocated to the city for Hurricane Harvey housing relief amid the coronavirus pandemic. Turner’s comments Thursday came a day after Texas General Land Commissioner George P. Bush sent him a letter announcing…MORE

North Richland Hills To Furlough Employees

North Richland Hills To Furlough Employees

(WBAP/KLIF) — With many North Texas families out of work, making payments to the city for water and sewer services is the first to go. Not only that, but sales tax revenue has ground to a halt, bringing about budget shortfalls for many municipalities. In an attempt to offset the loss, North Richland Hills will…MORE

Dallas Police Involved In Car Chase Shootout

Dallas Police Involved In Car Chase Shootout

(WBAP/KLIF) — Police were involved in a shoot-out on the streets of Dallas, Friday morning.  Dallas police were called at around 12:30 a.m. to a report of a robbery with gunfire along St. Augustine dDive south of I-20. Three black males reportedly robbed a Dallas man during a home invasion and stole his vehicle.As officers…MORE

Dak Prescott’s Older Brother, Jace, Dies

Dak Prescott’s Older Brother, Jace, Dies

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — The joy of their unexpected good fortune in the NFL draft was severely dampened for Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys with the shocking announcement that Prescott’s 31-year-old brother, Jace, had died Thursday morning. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones issued the following statement: “We are so saddened that Dak has lost his…MORE

Tarrant County New COVID-19 Hot Spot

Tarrant County New COVID-19 Hot Spot

(WBAP/KLIF) — Tarrant County is quickly approaching Dallas County as the hot spot for COVID-19.  Tarrant County health officials report 129 new cases of the disease, while Dallas county reported 80. Collin County had 25 news cases, while Denton confirmed 17 additional residents infected. Overall, Dallas county still has the most deaths related to COVID-19…MORE

Dallas County Officials Recommend Holding Religious Services Online

Dallas County Officials Recommend Holding Religious Services Online

DALLAS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins gave an update on the counties fight against COVID-19 Thursday. One of the main topics of discussion was religious gatherings. While they are permitted amid the pandemic, Jenkins and other officials still recommend following CDC guidelines by holding online services. “The Dallas county emergency management department,…MORE

Dallas Salon to Reopen Despite Coronavirus Restrictions

Dallas Salon to Reopen Despite Coronavirus Restrictions

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Despite a statewide stay at home order, it’s back to business on Friday for a Dallas salon.​ Texas Governor Greg Abbott is expected to loosen restrictions on many businesses next month but one salon owner isn’t waiting any longer. Shelley Luther owns Salon A La Mode in North Dallas, which has been shutdown since…MORE