Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

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

Governor Abbott: Texas Won’t Consent to Initial Refugee Resettlement

Governor Abbott: Texas Won’t Consent to Initial Refugee Resettlement

(WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott has informed the U.S. State Department Friday that it will not participate in refugee resettlement this fiscal year. Governor Abbott was responding to an executive order from President Trump that enhances state and local involvement in refugee resettlement​. In a letter sent to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Abbott said state and non-profit organizations should concentrate resources on…MORE

Governor Abbott To Present Medal of Courage to White Settlement Hero

Governor Abbott To Present Medal of Courage to White Settlement Hero

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The man deemed a hero in last month’s church shooting in White Settlement is being honored by the Governor. Governor Greg Abbott will present the Governor’s Medal of Courage to West Freeway Church of Christ hero Jack Wilson on Monday, January 13 at the Governor’s Mansion. Wilson is the head of the volunteer…MORE