Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

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

El Paso Death Toll Increases Twice Within an Hour

El Paso Death Toll Increases Twice Within an Hour

EL PASO (AP) – A hospital official says another victim of the weekend mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, has died. Dr. Stephen Flaherty, of the Del Sol Medical Center, says the patient was one of two victims of Saturday’s attack to die at the hospital on Monday. Police earlier announced the death of one…MORE

Former Baylor Coach Art Briles Returns to Sideline Today

Former Baylor Coach Art Briles Returns to Sideline Today

MOUNT VERNON (WBAP/KLIF News) — Former Baylor head football coach Art Briles returns to the practice field Monday. Briles was hired by Mount Vernon High School earlier this year to be its head coach. The team holds its first practice today, with Briles expected to meet the media for the first time since the hire.…MORE

Frisco Roughriders, Carter Hosting Blood Drive in Wake of El Paso Shooting

Frisco Roughriders, Carter Hosting Blood Drive in Wake of El Paso Shooting

FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF News) — The Frisco Roughriders and Carter BloodCare are teaming up with our media partners at WFAA-TV to help raise blood Monday night in the wake of this weekend’s deadly shooting in El Paso. The El Paso Police Department announced that city hospitals were in urgent need of blood after dozens were shot…MORE

Shooting Victims Include a Mom Who Died Protecting Her Baby

Shooting Victims Include a Mom Who Died Protecting Her Baby

In the border town of El Paso, Texas, a shooter opened fire and left 20 people dead and more than two dozen injured. Hours later in Dayton, Ohio, a shooter killed 9 people and injured at least 27 others. Here are some of their stories: Jordan Anchondo was among those killed in El Paso, Anchondo’s…MORE

Federal Authorities Treating El Paso Attack as Domestic Terrorism Case

Federal Authorities Treating El Paso Attack as Domestic Terrorism Case

DALLAS (AP) – A rambling screed posted just before the El Paso shooting said the massacre was in response to the “invasion” of Hispanics coming across the southern border. It railed against the dangers of mass immigration, warned that Hispanics will eventually take over the economy and government, and argued that attacking “low-security” targets was…MORE