Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Jury Selection underway for Amber Guyger Murder Trial

Jury Selection underway for Amber Guyger Murder Trial

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- About 4,000 Dallas citizens were summoned for jury selection for the murder trial of Amber Guyger, a former Dallas cop charged in the shooting death of Botham Jean. The first phase of jury selection began Friday. Attorney Daryl Washington represents jean’s family and is keeping them updated. “The family is on pins and needles…MORE

Denton Police Partners with Local Bars to Prevent Sexual Assaults

Denton Police Partners with Local Bars to Prevent Sexual Assaults

DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The Denton Police Department launches the “Ask for Angela” program aimed to prevent sexual assaults. The program provides a discreet method for people to ask for help if they feel unsafe or in danger. Someone can simply ask bar staff for Angela and staff is trained to pull the person aside and help…MORE

Lt. Governor Patrick Tells Morning News Loophole on Stranger to Stranger Gun Sales should be Closed

Lt. Governor Patrick Tells Morning News Loophole on Stranger to Stranger Gun Sales should be Closed

(WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is reportedly standing up against the National Rifle Association saying background checks should be expanded in the wake of the recent mass shootings in Texas. In an interview with the Dallas Morning News, Patrick says the loophole allowing stranger to stranger sales needs to be closed. Patrick’s comments…MORE

Dallas Police Make Second Arrest in 9-Year-Old Brandoniya Bennett’s Murder Case

Dallas Police Make Second Arrest in 9-Year-Old Brandoniya Bennett’s Murder Case

DALLAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – A second suspect has been arrested in the tragic murder of a 9-year-old girl in Old East Dallas last month. Brandoniya Bennett was the unintended victim in a drive-by shooting at the Roseland Town Homes along 3500 Munger Avenue August 14th. Dallas Police arrested 19-year-old Davonte Benton Thursday and charged him…MORE

A Special ‘Thursday Night Lights’ at The Star in Frisco

A Special ‘Thursday Night Lights’ at The Star in Frisco

Frisco, TX (WBAP/KLIF) High school football teams representing Texas communities marred by recent mass shootings competed in two separate games last night. The Cowboys’ practice facility in Frisco hosted a game between Plano and El Paso Eastwood high schools … 22 people were killed in a mass shooting in El Paso last month. Cowboys owner…MORE

American Airlines Mechanic Was Hoping For Overtime to Fix Plane That He Allegedly Damaged

American Airlines Mechanic Was Hoping For Overtime to Fix Plane That He Allegedly Damaged

Miami (WBAP/KLIF) – A mechanic for American Airlines was arrested Thursday and accused of trying to sabotage a commercial airliner shortly before it was set to take off from Miami International Airport for the Bahamas with 150 people on board. A criminal complaint filed in federal court says Abdul-Majeed Marouf Ahmed Alani is charged with…MORE

Dallas Opera Cancels Placido Domingo Event

Dallas Opera Cancels Placido Domingo Event

Dallas (AP) – The Dallas Opera has canceled a 2020 Placido Domingo event due to harassment and groping allegations against the opera superstar. The opera said Thursday the gala had been set for March 11 but was taken off the calendar due to “ongoing developments regarding allegations made against” Domingo. Eleven women have come forward…MORE

Elliott, Manning Take Center Stage in Cowboys-Giants Opener

Elliott, Manning Take Center Stage in Cowboys-Giants Opener

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The rookies will have to wait, since star running back Ezekiel Elliott finally ended his long holdout with the Dallas Cowboys and Eli Manning is still the quarterback for the New York Giants. Elliott signed a $90 million, six-year extension just in time for Sunday’s opener at home against the Giants, who…MORE

The NRA hosting Gun Expo in Fort Worth, Residents have Mixed Feelings

The NRA hosting Gun Expo in Fort Worth, Residents have Mixed Feelings

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The National Rifle Association will host it’s Personal Protection Expo at the Fort Worth Convention Center from Friday 9/6 to Sunday 9/8. The event plans to draw in a large crowd, thousands of gun enthusiasts to the area for the weekend. Some residents think it’s bad timing with the recent mass shootings,…MORE

Texas Governor Issues Executive Orders in Attempt to Prevent Mass Shootings

Texas Governor Issues Executive Orders in Attempt to Prevent Mass Shootings

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued eight executive orders in an attempt to prevent future mass shootings from happening in the state. The orders affect the Texas Department of Public Safety, local law enforcement throughout the state, schools and mental-health professionals. Most of the orders involve strengthening the process of submitting a…MORE