(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