Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

BBB: Puppy Scam Linked to Fort Addresses Bilks Thousands From Customers

BBB: Puppy Scam Linked to Fort Addresses Bilks Thousands From Customers

Fort Worth, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A puppy scam linked to addresses in Fort Worth has reportedly bilked over a dozen customers nationwide out of thousands of dollars over the past four months. The Better Business Business Bureau Serving the Heart of the Texas says it has received numerous reports alleging payments were provided companies for…MORE

N. Texas Congressman Endorses Biden

N. Texas Congressman Endorses Biden

UNDATED (AP) – Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has picked up the endorsement of Texas Rep. Colin Allred, the 10th Congressional Black Caucus member to back the former vice president’s 2020 bid. Allred’s decision to endorse Biden on Monday underscores Biden’s advantage with a crucial Democratic constituency less than a month before 2020 voting begins.…MORE

Former Dallas Cowboys Coach Inducted Into Pro Football Hall Of Fame

Former Dallas Cowboys Coach Inducted Into Pro Football Hall Of Fame

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Former Dallas Cowboys Coach Jimmy Johnson has been inducted into the Pro Football Hall Of Fame. The announcement into the Centennial Class of 2020 was made on Sunday at halftime, during the game between the Green Bay Packers & the Seattle Seahawks. Johnson was hired by the cowboys in 1989 to…MORE

Dallas Police Search for 3; One Man Shot, Officer Injured; Oak Cliff Basketball Game

Dallas Police Search for 3; One Man Shot, Officer Injured; Oak Cliff Basketball Game

Update: DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF –  A 15 year old boy turned himself in to police Sunday afternoon.  The boy has allegedly admitted responsibility for Saturday night’s shooting.    His name is being withheld because he is a juvenile, but he is now in custody on charges of aggravated assault. Two other suspects were identified, but will…MORE

Byron Nelson Golf Tournament moving

Byron Nelson Golf Tournament moving

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The PGA says this is the last year the Byron Nelson Golf Tournament will be played at Trinity Forest Golf Club, south of downtown Dallas. The tournament moved there three years ago, and the PGA says it has been disappointed by attendance and revenues since then. It has decided May’s Byron Nelson…MORE

Apparent Domestic Violence Incident Leads to Death of a Denton Mother of 4

Apparent Domestic Violence Incident Leads to Death of a Denton Mother of 4

UPDATE:  30-year old Meagan Darling, (pictured left) has been identified as the victim of a fatal shooting in Denton Friday night. Friends of the mother of four told WFAA-TV that she had just kicked he on-again, off-again boyfriend out of her new house just hours before she was fatally shot. Denton Police say the suspect,…MORE

Two First Responders Killed In Lubbock While Responding To Traffic Accident

Two First Responders Killed In Lubbock While Responding To Traffic Accident

Update: According to everythinglubbock.com, the police officer killed this morning was 27 year old Nicholas Reyna, who had been with the department for about a year. The firefighter was identified as 39 year old Eric Hill, who was reportedly a 10 year veteran. One firefighter remains hospitalized in critical condition.   LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) –…MORE

The U.S. Coast Guard Searching For Missing Boater Near Galveston

The U.S. Coast Guard Searching For Missing Boater Near Galveston

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) – The U.S. Coast Guard says it’s searching for a possible missing boater near Galveston along the Texas Gulf Coast. The search began after the Tiki Island police department reported around 2 a.m. Saturday that it had received a call about an unmanned 21-foot boat found near the east side of Jones…MORE

Fort Worth Selects Police Monitor

Fort Worth Selects Police Monitor

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Fort Worth selects it’s first police monitor to oversee operations within the police department. The position is stemmed from the City’s Race and Culture Task Force.  Kim Neal will begin in March. “We look forward to working with Kim Neal to develop Fort Worth’s program for independent review of…MORE