Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

FBI Director Christopher Wray Visits Dallas

FBI Director Christopher Wray Visits Dallas

(WBAP/KLIF) — FBI Director Christopher Wray met with local law enforcement officials at the FBI’s Dallas Office, Thursday. The purpose of the meeting was to better coordinate law enforcement efforts between local and federal officials. Director Wray spent about 20 minutes with reporters to discuss some of the latest data involving crime in both North…MORE

2 Killed in Separate Wrong-Way Crashes in Fort Worth

2 Killed in Separate Wrong-Way Crashes in Fort Worth

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – One person has died and three others have been injured in a wrong way crash involving an 18-wheeler and another car early Thursday morning. It happened around 2:30 a.m. on I-30 east in Fort Worth near Alta Mere Drive and Highway 183. Traffic is being diverted to Highway 183…MORE

Denton Mother Sentenced to Life in Prison for 7-Year-Old Son’s Child Abuse Death

Denton Mother Sentenced to Life in Prison for 7-Year-Old Son’s Child Abuse Death

DENTON (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The mother of a 7-year-old Denton boy has been sentenced to life in prison without parole after jurors found her guilty of abusing him to death on Monday. 46-year-old Sabrina Ho was convicted of capital murder and six child abuse charges. Prosecutors said Pheonix Ho suffered several significant injuries before…MORE

Ford Recalls Nearly 1.9 Million Explorer SUV’s for Loose Clips That May Detach

Ford Recalls Nearly 1.9 Million Explorer SUV’s for Loose Clips That May Detach

Ford is recalling nearly 1.9 million Explorer SUV’s nationwide because of loose clips that may detach, causing body parts to fly off at highway speeds. WBAP’s Car Pro Show host Jerry Reynolds suggests safety is not at high risk with this issue, but suggests Explorer owners in recalled units; 2011-2019 models, to call a Ford…MORE

Atmos Energy Hit With Lawsuit Over Carrollton Home Explosion

Atmos Energy Hit With Lawsuit Over Carrollton Home Explosion

CARROLLTON (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Atmos Energy is facing a lawsuit from a Carrollton man whose home exploded early Saturday morning. It happened just before 4 a.m. at the home in the 1800 block of Highland Drive just south of East Beltline Road. Attorney Jesus Garcia said his client Sergio Valdez was on his way…MORE

Veteran Broadcaster Charles Osgood Dies at 91

Veteran Broadcaster Charles Osgood Dies at 91

(WBAP/KLIF) – Veteran newsman and broadcaster Charles Osgood has died at the age of 91, at his home in New Jersey. Osgood anchored “CBS Sunday Morning” for 22 years, hosted a long running series “The Osgood File” for more than forty years, and dabbled in voice work in Hollywood. In news segments, Osgood would at…MORE

16 Year Old Murder Suspect Wanted by Garland Police

16 Year Old Murder Suspect Wanted by Garland Police

GARLAND – (WBAP/KLIF) – Garland Police have issued an unusual “directive to apprehend” warrant for a juvenile murder suspect. Garland Police rarely disclose information about minors, in this case, a 16 year old male, but the court has agreed to release information noting the severity of the offense. Police are looking for 16 year old…MORE

North Texas Navy SEAL Killed During Mission to Grab Yemen-Bound Weapons

North Texas Navy SEAL Killed During Mission to Grab Yemen-Bound Weapons

ROANOKE (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A native North Texan has been identified as one of two Navy SEALS who died during a mission off the coast of Somalia earlier this month. 27-year-old Navy Special Warfare Operator 2nd Class Nathan Gage Ingram is from Roanoke. 37-year-old Navy Special Warfare Operator First Class Christopher Chambers of Maryland…MORE