Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

DEA Seizes Record Amount of Fentanyl

DEA Seizes Record Amount of Fentanyl

(WBAP/KLIF) — A record one-million Fentanyl pills and 7,000 pounds of methamphetamine has been seized by the Drug Enforcement Division’s Dallas Office during 2022. Most of the smuggled Fentanyl is pressed into counterfeit pain pills that appear strikingly similar to prescription medication. The DEA Dallas Field Division’s Eduardo Chavez says just two milligrams of the…MORE

Fort Worth Hit & Run Turns into Shootout

Fort Worth Hit & Run Turns into Shootout

(WBAP/KLIF) — One person was killed in a gunfight at a Fort Worth Dick’s Sporting Goods. The incident happened at around 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, outside a Dick’s Sporting Goods at Alliance Town Center. Fort Worth Police say it started as a hit-and-run accident at a nearby Olive Garden restaurant. The person’s vehicle that was hit…MORE

J.J. Koch Appointed Judge in Dallas County

J.J. Koch Appointed Judge in Dallas County

(WBAP/KLIF) — Governor Greg Abbott appoints a former Dallas County Commissioner to a judgeship. The governor selected J.. Koch, Wednesday, to serve as judge in Dallas County’s Criminal District Number-2. Koch replaces Democrat Nancy Kennedy who won a seat on the Fifth District Court of Appeals. The former Dallas County Commissioner will serve for a…MORE

Judge Dismisses Contempt of Court Charges against Ft. Worth Mayor and Councilmember

Judge Dismisses Contempt of Court Charges against Ft. Worth Mayor and Councilmember

UPDATE: Judge George Gallagher Dismissed Contempt of Court Charges Wednesday against Ft. Worth Mayor Mattie Parker and Councilman Chris Nettles after the 2 apologized for releasing statements following the conviction of former Ft. Worth police officer Aaron Dean. Gallagher said case was a tragedy and “it is time for us to move on.” FORT WORTH…MORE

Richland Hills: 8-Year Old Allegedly Murdered by Grandfather [UPDATE]

Richland Hills: 8-Year Old Allegedly Murdered by Grandfather [UPDATE]

Richland HIlls, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – More details have been released about the tragic New Year’s Day stabbing death of an 8-year old boy in Richland Hills. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office has ruled that Brenym McDonald suffered “sharp force injuries to his neck and chest.” The death was ruled a homicide and the child’s…MORE

McCarthy Rejected for House Speaker with  GOP in Disarray

McCarthy Rejected for House Speaker with GOP in Disarray

UPDATE: House Republicans are plowing through the second day of the new Congress, with no clear off-ramp from their political chaos over electing a new speaker. Seeing no easy solution, they adjourned late Wednesday afternoon until evening. Republican leader Kevin McCarthy failed anew to win the House speakership in three votes, faring no better than…MORE

Bills’ Hamlin in Critical Condition After Collapse on Field

Bills’ Hamlin in Critical Condition After Collapse on Field

CINCINNATI (AP) — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field and was administered CPR before being driven away in an ambulance during Monday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The game was suspended after the injury. Hamlin collided with Bengals receiver Tee Higgins after a completion. He got to his feet, appeared to…MORE

Richland Hills: 65-Year Old Man Charged in Stabbing Death of his Grandson

Richland Hills: 65-Year Old Man Charged in Stabbing Death of his Grandson

Richland Hills (WBAP/KLIF) – A tragic New Year’s Day stabbing claimed the life of an 8-year old boy and police in Richland Hills have arrested the boy’s grandfather in connection with the child’s death. Police say it happened around 8am Sunday at a home on Labadie Drive, west of I-820. 65-year old Phillip Hughes was…MORE

Anita Pointer of The Pointer Sisters dies at 74

Anita Pointer of The Pointer Sisters dies at 74

(AP) – Anita Pointer, one of four sibling singers who earned pop success and critical acclaim as The Pointer Sisters, died Saturday at the age of 74. Her publicist has announced the Grammy winner passed away while she was with family members. A cause of death was not immediately revealed. The group’s 1973 self-titled debut…MORE

Southwest Airlines Looks to Move Forward following Holiday Cancellations

Southwest Airlines Looks to Move Forward following Holiday Cancellations

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas based Southwest Airlines is looking to move forward following a week of delays and cancellations. CEO Bob Jordan shared with employees on Saturday, as the airlines promises a normal schedule and vows to determine next steps in protecting reliability. “You know, we’ll move forward with lessons learned here, as we always…MORE