Category Archives: National News

U.S. Feds Target Mexican Cartels Inside Mexico in Operation Plaza Spike

U.S. Feds Target Mexican Cartels Inside Mexico in Operation Plaza Spike

NOGALES – (WBAP/KLIF) – It’s not an American military invasion of Mexico, but U.S.Customs and Border Protection is taking a new direction against fentanyl smuggled by cartels into the U.S. CBP is now naming and seeking cartel bosses in Mexico it alleges are in charge of smuggling drugs from Mexico into America. The first one…MORE

Dallas Hotel Adds “Chief Happiness Officer”; A Trendy New Hire

Dallas Hotel Adds “Chief Happiness Officer”; A Trendy New Hire

DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – A new hire at the Dallas Fairmont Hotel may have found the sweet spot for many more mutts, formerly “down on their luck”, but later, adopted from Operation Kindness in North Texas. A pup named “Bondi” now serves as “Chief Happiness Officer” at the Dallas Fairmont; well-trained and welcoming to guests…MORE

Pilot’s Union Alleges Significant Spike in Safety; Maintenance Issues.

FORT WORTH – The pilot’s union for Fort Worth-based American Airlines reports what it calls “a significant spike” in safety and maintenance issues. A spokesman with the Allied Pilots Association report fewer routine plane inspections and shorter flights for testing after major maintenance work. The union says American has increased time between routine inspections, and…MORE

Illegal Migrant Crossings Down in March, 2024

Illegal Migrant Crossings Down in March, 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — Arrests for crossing the U.S. border illegally fell slightly in March, authorities said Friday, bucking a usual spring increase amid increased immigration enforcement in Mexico. The Border Patrol made 137,480 arrests of people entering from Mexico, down 2.3% from 140,638 arrests in February, the first time since 2017 that arrests fell in…MORE

Deadly New Drug Mixed in Casual User Drugs

Deadly New Drug Mixed in Casual User Drugs

DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – A warning about a deadly new street drug goes out to casual or weekend drug users, and parents of kids who may be tempted to try an unknown pill or another street drug. Former DEA/Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent Michael Brown is warning of crisis now in play with a drug…MORE