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Chopper Crash Kills Houston Cop, Son of City Councilman

Chopper Crash Kills Houston Cop, Son of City Councilman

(WBAP/KLIF) — A Houston police officer injured in a police helicopter crash, Saturday, is now in serious condition.  35-year-old Chase Cormier was upgraded from critical condition, Sunday, following surgery after the early Saturday morning crash that killed another officer. Police say 35-year-old Jason Knox, the son of Houston city council member Mike Knox, died of injuries…MORE

Blue Bell Creamery Fined $19-Million for Contaminated Ice Cream

Blue Bell Creamery Fined $19-Million for Contaminated Ice Cream

(WBAP/KLIF) — A Texas ice cream company has pleaded guilty in federal court to distributing contaminated goods.  Federal prosecutors say Blue Bell Creameries agreed to pay more than $19-million in fines and forfeiture as part of a plea agreement on two misdemeanor counts for shipping contaminated ice cream. In addition, former CEO Paul Kruse has also…MORE

Fort Worth Bar Owner Defies Governor’s Order

Fort Worth Bar Owner Defies Governor’s Order

(WBAP/KLIF) — Owners of Texas bars, gyms, and salons remain closed due to governor Greg Abbott’s order. But, nearly two months later, businesses are beginning to defy the order to stay afloat. A Fort Worth bar was shut down by authorities, Saturday, after it re-opened against the statewide order.  Thirsty Armadillo owner Fred Barnett opened for…MORE

Metroplex COVID-19 Cases Top 8,300

Metroplex COVID-19 Cases Top 8,300

(WBAP/KLIF) — More than a quarter of the COVID-19 cases in Texas are in the Metroplex.  As coronavirus testing ramps up across North Texas, more confirmed cases of the virus are being reported. More than 320 newly infected residents were confirmed in the DFW area.  The Lone Star State has nearly 32,000 cases of Coronavirus,…MORE

Dallas Police Searching for Suspect Involved in Shooting Incident

Dallas Police Searching for Suspect Involved in Shooting Incident

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Dallas Police are still searching for a suspect involved in a shooting incident that occurred early Sunday morning at the 8090 block of Leigh Ann drive. Officers arrived and found one victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the arm. They were then taking to a local hospital and treated with non…MORE