Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Texas Pastor Arrested for Child Abuse

Texas Pastor Arrested for Child Abuse

HOUSTON (AP) – A former Southern Baptist pastor who supported legislation in Texas that would have criminalized abortions has been arrested on charges of child sex abuse. Court records show that Stephen Bratton posted a $50,000 bond Saturday. The Houston Chronicle reports that the 43-year-old Bratton is accused of molesting a teenage relative, sometimes multiple…MORE

“Beer To Go” Bill, Signed Into Law by Governor Greg Abbott

“Beer To Go” Bill, Signed Into Law by Governor Greg Abbott

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Governor Greg Abbott has signed a bill into law that allows “beer-to-go” in Texas. In the last week, Governor Abbott has signed bills into law that ban red light cameras and outlaws deceptive calls from telemarketers. This new law will allow people to take home beer from craft breweries in Texas.…MORE

One Person is Dead Following A Single Engine Plane Crash Near Houston

One Person is Dead Following A Single Engine Plane Crash Near Houston

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) – One person has died after a single-engine plane experienced engine trouble and crashed north of Houston. The Texas Department of Public Safety says a female passenger died at the scene while the pilot was airlifted to a Houston hospital. They were the only two aboard and their identities have not been…MORE

A Birthday Bash for Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush

A Birthday Bash for Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) – A crowd has gathered at the George H.W. Bush presidential center at Texas A&M University as part of a birthday celebration for the 41st president and his wife Barbara. Members of the Bush family gathered Saturday to lay a wreath at the couple’s gravesite. George Bush enjoyed skydiving and 12…MORE

19 Year Veteran Tarrant County Deputy Killed Friday Night

19 Year Veteran Tarrant County Deputy Killed Friday Night

UPDATE: 5:24 pm 6.15.2019 – Tarrant County officials now say the Medical Examiner has ruled a pulmonary embolism complicated by blood clots caused Sgt. Shepherd to fall in the parking lot, badly injuring his head.  Sheriff says he seems to have managed to recovered enough to have climbed into his vehicle, where he was found…MORE

Family of Slain Car Theft Suspect Wants Answers From Farmers Branch Police

Family of Slain Car Theft Suspect Wants Answers From Farmers Branch Police

DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – The family of a car theft suspect shot dead in Dallas by Farmers Branch Police want answers from that police department about the fatal shooting of 35 year old Juan Moreno. Community activist Carlos Quintanilla joined the father of Moreno to call on Farmers Branch Police to explain their policies involving…MORE

Denton Salvation Army in Need of Food Donations to Fill Empty Shelves

Denton Salvation Army in Need of Food Donations to Fill Empty Shelves

DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The Denton Salvation Army is in need of food to stock up their shelves. It’s Summer time, school is out and more family members are needing food and support from Denton’s Salvation Army. Lieutenant Whitney Houston says currently their shelves are bare, trying to keep up with the demand “I don’t want them…MORE

Collin College Approved to Grant Four-Year Degrees

Collin College Approved to Grant Four-Year Degrees

MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – Collin College will soon offer four-year degrees for its students. According to Collin College, the school received preliminary notification this week that the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Board of Trustees approved the college’s level change application from a Level I Institution, granting two-year degrees, to a Level…MORE