Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Millions of people take take some form of highly addictive prescription medications like Xanax, Ativan and Valium for anxiety and sleep issues. The medications are in a class of prescription drugs known as Benzodiazepines, According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), more than 30 percent of opioid-related drug overdoses also…… MORE
Gun Found at Rowlett High School
ROWLETT (WBAP/KLIF) – Three students from Rowlett High School were arrested Friday afternoon on charges of Aggravated Assault. The arrests came after a student reported that he was attacked by several suspects and hit with a gun. The school was on lockdown for more than three hours while police investigated the incident. The loaded gun…… MORE
State Leaders add Funding for Public Safety Initiatives
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas state leaders announced this week the transfer of more than $874 million to support critical public safety and recovery initiatives, such as border security and school safety, during the current biennium. According to Governor Abbott, The funding will provide $400 million to assist school districts in replacing or upgrading doors, windows, fencing,…… MORE
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s Husband Recovering After Violent Attack at San Francisco Home
SAN FRANCISCO (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Authorities in San Francisco are investigating after someone broke into the home of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and violently assaulted her husband Paul. In a statement, Spokesman Drew Hammill said Paul is recovering in the hospital and the suspect is in custody. A motive for the attack is under…… MORE
Election Officials Push Early Voting Through Nov. 4th
(WBAP/KLIF) — With the first week of early voting coming to an end, election officials across North Texas are encouraging residents to get out and vote. Tarrant County Election Administrator Heider Garcia offers some advice on when to vote and how to avoid longer lines. Get out and vote sooner than later in case an…… MORE
Three Tarrant County Police Departments Join Forces
(WBAP/KLIF) — A new pact between three police departments aims at making Tarrant County streets safer. A new inter-departmental agreement between law enforcement agencies in Tarrant county aims to reduce crime and catch thieves. The agreement announced earlier this week between Fort Worth, White Settlement, and Lake Worth police departments is paying dividends. White Settlement Police Chief…… MORE
Cowtown Winery Inviting North Texans to See Haunted Side of Fort Worth
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Cowtown Winery in the Fort Worth Stockyards is inviting brave North Texans to take their ghost tour ahead of Halloween. Josh Hamilton is the restaurant’s general manager and says one of the most haunted locations is Miss Molly’s Hotel in the heart of the district. He said some…… MORE
Stormy Day, Rainy Night.
WBAP WX CENTER FCST: 10-28-22 TODAY…RAIN AND THUNDERSTORMS LIKELY…HEAVY RAINS POSSIBLE.. HIGH NEAR 59 WINDS NORTHEAST 15-25 MPH AND GUSTY TONIGHT…MORE RAIN AND THUNDERSTORMS.. LOW NEAR 54 TOMORROW…RAIN TAPERING OFF BY AFTERNOON… HIGH NEAR 60 / LOW NEAR 53 WINDS NORTH 15-20 MPH AND GUSTY SUNDAY…CLEARING, BREEZY AND MILD… …… MORE
Texas Congressman Gonzales first Republican to call on DPS director to resign
Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – A Republican Texas congressman has added is voice to the chorus of those calling on McCraw to resign US Representative Tony Gonzales who represents Uvalde has become the first major Republican to publicly say the DPS chief must go, in a Twitter post that reads, “DPS Director McCraw should RESIGN immediately,” The…… MORE
Numerous showers and storms will spread over NTX today
Widespread rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected with isolated totals exceeding 4″. Stronger storms capable of marginally severe hail and gusty winds are possible during the daytime, mainly south of I-20. Friday A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7am. Temperature falling to around 55 by…… MORE
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