CARROLLTON (WBAP/KLIF) – A Carrollton couple is being linked to as many as 10 juvenile overdoses involving local teenagers. Three of the overdoses were fatal. U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton said Monday that 21-year-old Luis Eduardo Navarrete, and 29-year-old Magaly Mejia Cano, were charged via criminal complaint with conspiracy to distribute…… MORE
Governor Abbott Announces Statewide Plan Banning Use of TikTok
AUSTN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott, on Monday, announced a statewide model security plan for Texas state agencies to address potential vulnerabilities presented by the use of TikTok and other software on personal and state-issued devices. In December of last year, Governor Abbott directed state agency leaders to immediately ban employees from downloading or…… MORE
Dallas Mavs to Obtain Kyrie Irving, Per Reports
(WBAP/KLIF)- ESPN and TNT report the Brooklyn Nets will trade Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks, sending Dorian Finney-Smith, Spencer Dinwiddie, a 2027 first round pick and two second round picks to the Nets in exchange for Irving. The Lakers and Nets had been in talks discussing a potential deal, but the Nets apparently preferred…… MORE
Dallas Open Tennis Tournament Underway at SMU
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) The Dallas Open officially began Saturday in Dallas. The week-long professional tournament is part of the ATP Tour, and showcases the top men’s singles and doubles talent. The tournament kicked off with the Women’s Tennis Classic Saturday, featuring U.S. Open finalist Madison Keys and U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens competing head-to-head. Last year…… MORE
NTSB Investigating “Possible Runway Incursion” at Texas Airport
(WBAP/KLIF) – Federal investigators are looking into a close call at a Texas airport over the weekend. According to the National Transportation Board, investigators are looking into a possible runway incursion involving airplanes from Dallas-based Southwest airlines and FedEx. The FAA said the FedEx cargo airplane was trying to land at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on…… MORE
Governor Abbott Issues Ice Storm Disaster Declaration
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration over the weekend for Texas counties impacted by this week’s ice storm that caused widespread property damage, hazardous travel disruptions, and localized power outages. The disaster declaration includes Denton, Hays, Henderson, Milam, Smith, Travis, and Williamson counties. Additional counties may be added to the declaration as damage…… MORE
Chinese Spy Balloon Shot Down, Americans React
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Eyes were locked on the Carolina skies Saturday as a suspected Chinese spy balloon ended its weeklong traverse over the U.S. when it drifted over the Atlantic Ocean and was shot down by a fighter jet. In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, a crowd lining the beach boardwalk cheered as a…… MORE
Man Charged in Taking Monkeys from Zoo Charged in Other Incidents
DALLAS (AP) — The man charged in the taking of two emperor tamarin monkeys from the Dallas Zoo has also been charged in two other recent incidents there involving holes that were cut in the fences for enclosures housing langur monkeys and a clouded leopard, authorities said Friday. Davion Irvin, 24, has been charged with…… MORE
Chinese Balloon Now Over Central US as Blinken Cancels Visit
WASHINGTON (AP) — A huge, high-altitude Chinese balloon is sailing across the U.S. The spectacle is drawing severe Pentagon accusations of spying on Friday — while sending excited or alarmed Americans outside with binoculars. Secretary of State Antony Blinken abruptly canceled a high-stakes Beijing trip aimed at easing U..S.-China tensions, and the Biden administration weighed…… MORE
Arrest Made in Stolen Monkeys Incident at the Dallas Zoo
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas police have arrested 24-year old darvion Irvin Thursday night on six charges of animal cruelty in connection with two emperor tamarin monkeys recently stolen from the Dallas Zoo. Police received a tip on Thursday that Irvin was seen at the Dallas aquarium near animal exhibits. When officers responded they saw Irvin…… MORE
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