Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Arlington Police Lay Out New Plan to Handle Hate-Related Incidents

Arlington Police Lay Out New Plan to Handle Hate-Related Incidents

ARLINGTON  (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Arlington Police Department has unveiled its new plan to handle hate-related incidents. Chief Will Johnson said Thursday that citizens can now report anything hate related, so police and the public will have a record of it. “Under this policy, we would at least know that it happened. We would not…MORE

Austin Lawmakers on Gun Violence Committee Receive Death Threats

Austin Lawmakers on Gun Violence Committee Receive Death Threats

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The vice chairman of a new Texas House committee that’s addressing issues related to gun violence says some of its Republican members have received death threats. Democratic state Rep. Poncho Nevarez said Wednesday the lawmakers were targeted “by people who do not want to see any movement on gun issues.” Nevarez…MORE

An Expansion May Already Be in the Works for the Newly Open TEXRail Service

An Expansion May Already Be in the Works for the Newly Open TEXRail Service

Tarrant County, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The newly opened TEXRail Service in Tarrant County could soon already be getting an expansion. Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn have written the federal transit administration saying they support using $40-million in federal funds to stretch the line about two miles southwest into Fort Worth’s medical district. The reason…MORE

GM Recalls Pickups, SUVs To Fix Brake Issues

GM Recalls Pickups, SUVs To Fix Brake Issues

DETROIT (AP) – Under pressure from the federal government, General Motors is recalling more than 3.4 million big pickup trucks and SUVs in the U.S to fix a brake problem. The recall covers the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups from the 2014 through 2018 model years. Also included are the…MORE

Reaction to the Death of Oil Tycoon T. Boone Pickens

Reaction to the Death of Oil Tycoon T. Boone Pickens

Here is some reaction to the death of legendary oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens, who died Wednesday at his Dallas home at age 91: “T. Boone Pickens became a household name across the country because he was bold, imaginative, and daring. He was successful — and more importantly, he generously shared his success with institutions and communities…MORE

Arlington Police Department Expands Hate and Bias Crimes Policy

Arlington Police Department Expands Hate and Bias Crimes Policy

(WBAP/KLIF) ARLINGTON – The Arlington Police Department has expanded the department’s hate and bias crime reporting policy to include the reporting of hate incidents. This new policy follows the national best practice of promoting and protecting civil rights in communities by implementing one of the key recommendations from the national publication Action Agenda for Community Organizations…MORE

Multiple Injuries After A School Bus Crashes In Fort Worth

Multiple Injuries After A School Bus Crashes In Fort Worth

(WBAP/KLIF) FORT WORTH – According to police, multiple people suffered minor injuries on Wednesday afternoon after a school bus crashed in Fort Worth. Police say the crash happened within the 6900 block of Sheridan Road; which is south of Altamesa Blvd and west of Interstate 35W. Reports state the bus may have been with the Everman…MORE

Guatemalan Teen Rescued from Human Trafficking Case in Southlake, Man Arrested

Guatemalan Teen Rescued from Human Trafficking Case in Southlake, Man Arrested

SOUTHLAKE (WBAP/KLIF)- Southlake Police and the Tarrant County Human Trafficking Unit rescued a 15-year-old girl from Guatemala who police say was forced to work at a Southlake Restaurant. “She made an outcry to a 16 year old, who contacted police,” said David McClelland with the Tarrant County Sheriffs Office. McClelland says the teen was brought…MORE

Oil Tycoon T. Boone Pickens Dies at Age 91

Oil Tycoon T. Boone Pickens Dies at Age 91

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – T. Boone Pickens, who amassed a fortune as an oil tycoon and corporate raider and gave much of it away as a philanthropist, has died. He was 91. Spokesman Jay Rosser confirmed Pickens’ death Wednesday to The Associated Press. Pickens made his first millions in oil, burnishing an image as a…MORE

Trump to Propose Ban on Flavorings Used in E-cigarettes

Trump to Propose Ban on Flavorings Used in E-cigarettes

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says his administration will propose banning thousands of flavors used in e-cigarettes amid an outbreak of breathing problems tied to vaping. State and federal health authorities are investigating hundreds of breathing illnesses reported in people who have used e-cigarettes and other vaping devices. No single device, ingredient or additive…MORE