Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

President Trump to Visit El Paso in Wake of Tragedy

President Trump to Visit El Paso in Wake of Tragedy

EL PASO (WBAP/KLIF) – After meeting with victims of the Dayton mass shooting Wednesday morning in Ohio, President Trump will visit El Paso to meet with victims and first responders of the Wal Mart massacre that left 22 people dead. Many locals have mixed emotions ahead of the President’s arrival. A number of elected officials have asked President…MORE

JPS Nurse Crushed by Elevator Sues Elevator Company for Negligence

JPS Nurse Crushed by Elevator Sues Elevator Company for Negligence

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- A Fort Worth nurse who was seriously injured by a JPS Hospital elevator has filed a negligence lawsuit against Thyssenkrupp Elevator Co., stating that the company failed to perform routine maintenance that would have prevented the January 2019 tragedy. According to the lawsuit filed by The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson, 56-year-old…MORE

Discrepancies Between US, Mexico Victim Lists

Discrepancies Between US, Mexico Victim Lists

EL PASO, Texas (AP) – Police in El Paso, Texas, have identified the 22 people killed in the weekend mass shooting at a Walmart store, but there are some discrepancies between that list and one the Mexican government released. El Paso police spokesman Sgt. Enrique Carrillo said the discrepancies could be due to the difference…MORE

Former Irving Mayor to Run for North Texas Congressional Seat

Former Irving Mayor to Run for North Texas Congressional Seat

IRVING (WBAP/KLIF News) — Former Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne is running for U.S Congress. She made the announcement shortly after tweeting that she is no longer with the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development. Van Duyne was appointed regional director for the Fort Worth office by President Trump in 2017. “What started out…MORE

Rangers Fan Claims Racial Harassment in Stands

Rangers Fan Claims Racial Harassment in Stands

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) — A family who went to a Rangers game over the weekend says they were victims of racial harassment while in the stands. Jessica Ramero posted to Facebook after Saturday night’s game that she and her family were taking a photo, when she overheard a man behind her say he wanted to…MORE

No Link Between Video Games and Violence

No Link Between Video Games and Violence

NEW YORK (AP) — Do video games trigger violent behavior? Scientific studies have found no link. But the persistent theory is back in the headlines following the mass shooting in El Paso, Texas , on Saturday. An online manifesto thought to be authored by the gunman briefly mentioned the combat game “Call of Duty.” Then President Donald…MORE

Identities of El Paso Shooting Victims Released

Identities of El Paso Shooting Victims Released

EL PASO (WBAP/KLIF) – The identities of people killed in a mass shooting at an El Paso Wal Mart was released late Monday. According to El Paso Police, the 22 people killed in the shooting range in age of 15 to 90 years old. 12 of the victims were men and 10 were women. 13 of the…MORE

Kenny Marchant Becomes Latest Republican Not to Seek Re-election

Kenny Marchant Becomes Latest Republican Not to Seek Re-election

WASHINGTON (AP) – Eight-term Texas Rep. Kenny Marchant has announced his retirement. That makes him the 10th GOP lawmaker to say he won’t run for reelection in November 2020 and the seventh in two weeks. The departures are making it increasingly unlikely that Republicans will be able to regain the House majority next year. Marchant…MORE