WASHINGTON (AP) — In a defeat for gay rights, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority ruled Friday that a Christian graphic artist who wants to design wedding websites can refuse to work with same-sex couples. The court ruled 6-3 for designer Lorie Smith despite a Colorado law that bars discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, gender and other characteristics.…… MORE
Mandatory Evacuations Ordered Amid a Raging Wildfire in Palo Pinto County
Palo Pinto County, TX (WBAP/KLIF) Mandatory evacuations are underway amid a raging fire in Palo Pinto County, about 70 mile directly west of Fort Worth, the “Storage Fire” has burned around 1,000 acres, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. The fire is about 30% contained. One structure has burned. No one has been hurt.…… MORE
First Heat Wave of Summer of ’23 Ending Today
WBAP WX CENTER FORECAST 5A 6-30-23 TODAY…MOSTLY SUNNY, BREEZY AND HOT… HIGH NEAR 99 (102) WINDS SOUTHWEST 10-20 MPH TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY AND HUMID.. LOWS 80-82 TOMORROW…PARTLY CLOUDY, BREEZY, HOT AND HUMID.. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND STORMS POSSIBLE OVERNIGHT.. HIGH NEAR 96 / LOW NEAR 80 WINDS SOUTH 10-20 MPH SUNDAY…SPOTTY…… MORE
SPCA Warns of Danger to Pets During Heat Wave
(WBAP/KLIF) — Not only are people in danger of death during extreme heat, our beloved pets are also at risk. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is urging Texans to remember their pets during the heat wave. The danger that extreme heat poses to pets can be fatal, if precautions aren’t…… MORE
Restaurants Experience Drop in Sales During Heat Wave
(WBAP/KLIF) — The heat wave is having a negative affect on Texas restaurants. Business has taken a dip for North Texas eateries, this summer, and some believe the extreme heat is to blame. The Texas Restaurant Association’s Kelsey Erickson Streufert says Texans are used to the summer heat, however after a few weeks of triple-digit…… MORE
Heat Causes Salvation Army to Run Out of Beds
(WBAP/KLIF) — An alarming trend is taking shape at area cooling centers operated by the Salvation Army of North Texas. An increasing number of families are being pushed out of their homes due to increasing costs during the heat wave. Major Paul McFarland says the trend in concerning as a number of the Salvation Army…… MORE
Deputy Acquitted in Parkland School Shooting
(WBAP/KLIF) — FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A former Florida sheriff’s deputy has been found not guilty of failing to act during the 2018 Parkland high school massacre. Fired Broward County Deputy Scot Peterson wept as Thursday’s verdict was read. The 60-year-old was the deputy assigned to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School when a shooter…… MORE
Crews from Multiple Departments Battling “Storage Fire” in Palo Pinto County
PALO PINTO COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Crews from multiple departments are making headway while battling a massive wildfire just west of Fort Worth near Possum Kingdom Lake in Palo Pinto county. The “Storage Fire” is located between State Highway 16 and the popular lake destination. It’s burned about 551 acres and is about 40%…… MORE
Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action in College Admissions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has ruled that colleges and universities must stop considering race in admissions, forcing institutions of higher education to look for new ways to achieve diverse student bodies. In a 6-3 decision, the court struck down admissions plans at Harvard and the University of North Carolina, the nation’s oldest private…… MORE
Help Available to Pay Soaring Electric Bills
Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Electric costs are way up with many Texans struggling to pay their bills. There are many options to get the financial assistance you need. Among several financial assistance options for qualified low income homeowners and renters is Texas Utility Help offered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Electric service…… MORE
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