Amber Alert Discontinued, 6-year-old Everman Child Declared “Endangered Missing Person,” Family Fled the Country

NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The search for a missing and disabled Everman child has taken a drastic turn. Authorities issued an Amber Alert on Saturday for 6-year-old Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez but that changed direction on Sunday, when Everman Police declared him an Endangered Missing Person. Everman Police Chief Craig Spencer explained what led to…MORE

Mississippi: Tornadoes Kill 23; One Mayor Said, ‘My city is gone’

Donations for those impacted by the deadly tornadoes are being accecpted by the Mississippi/Alabama Red Cross. ROLLING FORK, Miss. (AP) — A massive tornado obliterated the modest one-story home that Kimberly Berry shared with her two daughters in the Mississippi Delta flatlands, leaving only a foundation and some random belongings — a toppled refrigerator, a…MORE

One North Texas Police HQ Closes its Doors

(WBAP/KLIF) — One North Texas police department is closing its doors. Lewisville Police will no longer be found at their Main Street headquarters as the department is moving computers, phones, and other equipment to the temporary headquarters across town. Lewisville City’s Matt Martusi says they’re building a new headquarters on main street and police services…MORE

Texas Job Report Soars with Flying Colors

(WBAP/KLIF) — Good news for the Texas job market. The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) released its February numbers, indicating the state leads the nation in job creation over the past 12 months. Texas added 58,200 new jobs in February, leading all other states in jobs added over the last month. In all, the state topped…MORE

Amber Alert Issued for Missing 6-year-old Everman Boy

(WBAP/KLIF) — Everman Police have issued an amber alert for a missing 6-year-old boy. Authorities say Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez has been missing since yesterday from wisteria drive in Everman, Texas. The 6-year-old is Hispanic with black hair and brown eyes. Police are looking for Cindy Rodriguez-Singh in connection to the boy’s abduction. Investigators believe Rodriguez-Singh may…MORE

Fort Worth Fire Department Expands to Match City Growth

(WBAP/KLIF) — A population boom in Fort Worth puts strains on the city’s fire department. Assuring the city’s fire department has adequate equipment, firefighters, and stations is challenging when upwards of 25,000 people move into your city yearly. Over the last four years, Fort Worth has grown by around 100-thousand residents, which bodes well for…MORE

Texan Guilty of Defrauding Fed Loan Program of Millions

(WBAP/KLIF) — A North Texas man admits to defrauding pandemic era financial programs of millions of dollars. 58-year-old Andrew Travis Johnson pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to fraudulently applying for and accepting nearly $4-million in Paycheck Protection Program loans. The Planview man used the money for cars, home renovations, vacations, cosmetic surgery, wedding expenses,…MORE

Fort Worth PD Demonstrates Transparency in Police Shooting

(WBAP/KLIF) — In the wake of police brutality claims, Fort Worth police demonstrated transparency by releasing body-cam footage of last Tuesday’s shooting. The incident began when 64-year-old Robert Ramos’ wife called 911 to report he was threatening her. When officers arrived, they tried talking to Ramos for 20 minutes before the man shot his wife’s…MORE

Severe Storms Overturn Several Occupied RVs in Parker County, Other Damage Reported

PARKER COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Strong winds from the severe storms that swept across North Texas Friday morning overturned several recreational vehicles in northern Parker County, leaving some residents briefly trapped inside. The Parker County Fire Department reported an RV overturned with two people inside in the 4900 block of Lone Star Road, just…MORE

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