Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Plano Police Looking for Theft Suspect Targeting Elderly Citizens, Retirement Communities

Plano Police Looking for Theft Suspect Targeting Elderly Citizens, Retirement Communities

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF)- The Plano Police Department is warning elderly citizens after investigating a series of thefts where a suspect is targeting nursing homes and retirement communities. David Tilley with the Plano Police Department said the man identifies himself as a maintenance worker, pest control sprayer, or water department official and then steals while the victim is…MORE

Former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger Takes the Stand in Her Murder Trial

Former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger Takes the Stand in Her Murder Trial

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger took the stand in her Murder trial Friday. Within minutes of beginning her testimony Guyger was asked about her sexual relationship with her former Police partner Martin Rivera. Guyger testified that the relationship was on and off because Rivera was married. “I knew it was morally…MORE

McConnell’s Past Comments Indicate Senate will Hold Trial if House Impeaches

McConnell’s Past Comments Indicate Senate will Hold Trial if House Impeaches

WASHINGTON (AP) – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said months ago that if the House goes ahead and impeaches President Donald Trump, the Senate “has no choice” but to conduct a trial to determine whether the president is removed from office. The Kentucky Republican told NPR that “if the House were to act, the Senate…MORE

Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley Gives State of the County

Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley Gives State of the County

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley gives the state of county address. Whitley says there’s a lot of great things happening in Tarrant County with public private partnerships bringing in new businesses and job opportunities. He noted the opening of Texas Live and Live by Loews hotel in Arlington and soon there will be a…MORE

Day 5 Guyger Murder Trial: Defense Presents its Case

Day 5 Guyger Murder Trial: Defense Presents its Case

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — The defense began to present its case Friday in the Murder trial for a former Dallas Police Officer. Amber Guyger told Police last September that she shot and killed Botham Jean after mistaking his apartment for her own. Click below to watch live. (WBAP/KLIF) UPDATE: 2:41PM When the Murder trial for…MORE

Former south Texas judge going to prison

Former south Texas judge going to prison

McAllen (WBAP/KLIF) – A former south Texas judge is going to prison for taking bribes, and obstructing justice. Rodolfo “Rudy” Delgado has been sentenced to five years for demanding payoffs in exchange for favorable rulings while he was a state district court judge in Hidalgo County. Last November Delgado was elected to the 13th Texas…MORE

Former Jesuit student in Dallas sues for alleged sexual abuse by a priest

Former Jesuit student in Dallas sues for alleged sexual abuse by a priest

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas has been sued by another former student who claims he was sexually assaulted by a priest while attending the school in the 1980’s. The lawsuit alleges the unidentified former student was abused by the Rev. Patrick Koch. It also claims the Dallas diocese covered up…MORE

Dallas Based Southwest Airlines Increases Hawaii Service

Dallas Based Southwest Airlines Increases Hawaii Service

HONOLULU (AP) – Southwest Airlines expects to more than quadruple its daily number of seats flying into and between Hawaii’s islands before the completion of its first year of Hawaii service. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported Thursday that the airline credits strong customer demand for its Hawaii growth. v Officials say the Dallas-based carrier began flying…MORE

Dallas concert by the Who has been postponed

Dallas concert by the Who has been postponed

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Who have postponed Friday night’s concert at the American Airlines Center in Dallas because lead singer Roger Daltrey has developed bronchitis, and can’t sing. Daltry is 75, and had to have pre-cancerous growths removed from his vocal chords ten years ago. The concert promoter says fans should hold on to their…MORE

Tarrant County Elected Officials Announce Endorsement for Republican Congressional Candidate Beth Van Duyne

Tarrant County Elected Officials Announce Endorsement for Republican Congressional Candidate Beth Van Duyne

FORT WORTH (WBAPKLIF)- Many Tarrant County Leaders Announce their endorsement for Republican Congressional Candidate Beth Van Duyne to serve the 24th district of North Texas. Tarrant County Judge, Glen Whitley; Tarrant County Clerk, Tom Wilder; Tarrant County Commissioner, Pct. 3, Gary Fickes; Fort Worth Mayor, Betsy Price; Arlington Mayor, Jeff Williams; Southlake Mayor, Laura Hill;…MORE