Each Spring, the Texas Rangers host a media day so reporters can try their new concessions (for the good of journalism, you know, transparency) and to show off improvements to the ballpark. They put a lot of work into this event. I mean, they forged freakin’ souvenir bats for all of the new dishes! Imagine…… MORE
Category Archives: WBAP Newsroom Blog
Robbie Hoy 4/12/16; So Long…
I’ve been in broadcasting for ten years and I’ve had the chance to cover a wide range of stories. From some of the most heartbreaking, sad stories to encouraging and uplifting. After ten years in this business, I’m moving on. I’ve accepted a job with the City of Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau on their…… MORE
Marna Davis 3/31/16: We Never Would
On March 15th I was assigned to cover the story of Fort Worth Police Officer Matt Pearce, who had been shot several times. I went to JPS hospital for a news conference with Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald to update everyone on Officer Pearce’s condition. Before Chief Fitzgerald began his news conference he said something to all…… MORE
Sam Putney 3/29/16; The Most Superficial Trait that can keep You out of the White House
Remember when Donald Trump asked on camera could anybody imagine a “face like that” in the Oval Office, referring to Carly Fiorina? Well, that may very well may have resonated more than we know with voters. Looking back on the election in 2008, along with the use of social media, Barack Obama may only be…… MORE
Kristin Thrower 3/29/16; Plenty of Fish?
Plenty of Fish? Are there really? I’m in my 30s, and about to enter the dating scene soon for the first time since I was a teenager. A friend of mine signed me up on a dating site and remind me to NOT thank her. After about 2 hours of having my profile active, there…… MORE