Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Garland Trade School Owner Indicted For Fraud

Garland Trade School Owner Indicted For Fraud

Garland (WBAP/KLIF) – The owner of a Garland heating and air-conditioning trade school has been indicted by a federal grand jury. Jonathan Davis faces 13 counts of wire fraud, money laundering, and aggravated identity theft for making false and misleading statements about the Retail Ready Career Center. The U.S. Attorney’s office says Davis “scammed the…MORE

SWAT Team Shootout in Southern Texas

SWAT Team Shootout in Southern Texas

(WBAP/KLIF) — Police were involved in a shootout at a trailer park in Southern Texas. The incident occurred late Wednesday night when police were called to a report of a man shooting his gun inside his trailer in Northeast San Antonio. According to San Antonio police chief William McManus, the departments SWAT team was called…MORE

Bexar County Implements Curfew

Bexar County Implements Curfew

(WBAP/KLIF) — San Antonio and Bexar County are imposing a lockdown during certain hours of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The move is intended to limit the spread of the Coronavirus as Texas is experiencing a surge in cases. Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolf and San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg have implemented a curfew that prohibits…MORE

Galleria Dallas Preparing for a Safe, Socially Distanced Black Friday

Galleria Dallas Preparing for a Safe, Socially Distanced Black Friday

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Black Friday shopping will look a little different this year. Holly Quartero with Galleria Dallas says to limit crowds, shoppers can expect to see earlier deals and later deals this year. She calls it more like a “Black Friday Season.” “With online retailers announcing shipping delays and shipping problems, it’s important to shop…MORE

UK’s Johnson Appoints New Chief of Staff After Aides’ Exit

UK’s Johnson Appoints New Chief of Staff After Aides’ Exit

LONDON (AP) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has appointed a former Treasury official and management consultant as his chief of staff, as he tries to restore calm after a tumultuous period for Downing Street. Johnson’s office said Thursday that Dan Rosenfield will take up the post Dec. 7. Rosenfield most recently worked at business…MORE

John Getty, Grandson of Late Oil Tycoon J. Paul Getty, Dies in San Antonio

John Getty, Grandson of Late Oil Tycoon J. Paul Getty, Dies in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO (AP) – John Getty, a grandson of the late oil tycoon J. Paul Getty, has died at age 52. According to family spokesman Nathan Ballard, the grandson of late oil tycoon J. Paul Getty died Nov. 20, in San Antonio. The cause of death was not released. He is survived by his daughter,…MORE

Delta Won’t Furlough Pilots; Job Cuts Possible at Southwest

Delta Won’t Furlough Pilots; Job Cuts Possible at Southwest

DALLAS (AP) — Delta Air Lines on Wednesday dropped a threat to furlough more than 1,700 pilots after they ratified a cost-cutting agreement that the airline said was needed to help it cope with a downturn caused by the pandemic. The airline had planned to furlough about 13% of its 12,900 pilots on Saturday if…MORE

Meals On Wheels Tarrant County In Urgent Need of Volunteers

Meals On Wheels Tarrant County In Urgent Need of Volunteers

HALTOM CITY  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Meals on Wheels Tarrant County is in dire need  of volunteers. The organization serves on average 3,000 clients per day, 5,600 meals per week and 1.4 million meals per year. This North Texan named Kelly has worked with Meals on Wheels and said she finds it fulfilling. “I enjoy meeting with…MORE

SCOTUS Blocks Attendance Limits in Some Churches Amid Pandemic

WASHINGTON (AP) – As coronavirus cases surge again nationwide, the Supreme Court has temporarily barred New York from enforcing certain attendance limits at houses of worship in areas designated as hard hit by the virus. The court’s action late Wednesday won’t have any immediate impact since the two groups that sued as a result of…MORE