(WBAP/KLIF) — Six Flags Over Texas is debuting a brand new roller coaster, just in time for spring break. The Arlington theme park announced, Wednesday, that the new Aquaman Power Wave Multi-Launch roller coaster opens on March 11th. The DC-themed ride is the parks 14th roller coaster and launches guests both forwards and backwards along…… MORE
Fort Worth Chamber & President Abruptly Part Ways
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Fort Worth Chamber President is gone after leading the organization through the COVID pandemic. Brandom Gengelbach was hired in 2020 and was flying high last month as the chamber touted a $2.5 billion capital investment impact on Fort Worth. After a positive financial report, the organization is now parting ways with Gengelbach,…… MORE
Third Arrest Made in Carrollton Juvenile Fentanyl Case
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A top source of supply in the Carrollton fentanyl overdoses case has been charged with a federal drug crime, according to U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton. Simonton told reporters on Wednesday that 22-year-old Jason Xavier Villanueva was charged via criminal complaint with conspiracy to distribute a Schedule…… MORE
Severe Thunderstorm Watch for North Texas
(WBAP/KLIF) — The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Metroplex: SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 33 NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 345 PM CST WED FEB 15 2023 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10:00 PM CST FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS TEXAS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE:…… MORE
Westlake Man Arrested in $20-Million Wire Fraud Case
(WBAP/KLIF) — The U.S. Department of Justice has charged a North Texas man in a $20-million wire fraud case. 35-year-old Christopher Kirchner was arrested at his Westlake home, Tuesday, and charged with allegedly transferring $20-million in company funds to his personal account. The Westlake man founded Slync in 2017 and skimmed off 40% of the…… MORE
Raquel Welch Dead at the Age of 82
(WBAP/KLIF) — Actress Raquel Welch died Wednesday, her representative confirmed to Fox News Digital. She was 82. The superstar catapult to fame in the sixties with “Fantastic Voyage” and “One Million Years B.C.” Welch starred alongside a few of Hollywood’s leading men through the years, including Frank Sinatra, Robert Wagner, James Stewart, Dean Martin and…… MORE
Nikki Haley Announces 2024 Campaign
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Republican Nikki Haley has kicked off her 2024 presidential campaign. She’s highlighting her biography while trying to sidestep the looming presence of her onetime boss, former President Donald Trump. On Tuesday, the former South Carolina governor released a short video announcing her campaign. She formally launched her campaign Wednesday at a…… MORE
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff to Speak in Dallas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Second Gentleman, and husband of Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Dallas this week to deliver the keynote address at the BBYO International Convention. According to organizers, more than 3,200 teens from 44 countries will attend the conference in Dallas February 15–20, representing the largest gathering of young Jewish leaders in…… MORE
Chaos Erupts at Buffalo Shooter’s Sentencing Hearing [WATCH]
The sentence comes without the possibility of parole for Payton Gendron who was 18 when he opened fire at a Top’s Market in Buffalo, NY on May 14, 2022. BUFFALO, NY – AP (WBAP/KLIF) – The now 19-year old Payton Gendron, a self-professed white supremacist is set to be sentenced to life in prison today…… MORE
Grapevine Police Asking Parents, Students to be on Alert, After Stranger Attempts to Lure Child Into Car
GRAPEVINE (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Grapevine Police are warning parents and students after receiving a scary report from a child at Dove Elementary. The boy told investigators a man driving a black jeep or SUV with an empty spare tire rack on the back yelled at him to get into his vehicle as he walked…… MORE
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