DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Dallas, OurCalling and other partners opened an inclement-weather shelter at Fair Park to accommodate those experiencing homelessness. Wednesday afternoon, outreach teams from OurCalling visited encampments and bussed homeless individuals to the Automobile Center, the city of Dallas designated as an overnight shelter. Through the weekend, OurCalling staff will be on site 24 hours a…… MORE
Gov. Abbott says Texas Power Grid is Holding Up
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott provided an update on Texas’ response to winter weather that is currently impacting the state on Thursday. During the press conference, the Governor reported that 27 state agencies are responding to the impact of the storm to ensure Texans have the support and resources they need to stay…… MORE
DART Suspends Rail Service Through Sunday Due to Winter Storm
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – As a powerful winter storm sweeps across North Texas, DART has suspended all rail operations through Sunday, February 6. The transit agency’s Gordon Shattles said buses will be operating on a Sunday schedule. “We’ve stayed in close contact with the National Weather Service. The extent of the weather that we’re expecting…… MORE
ERCOT Issues Winter Weather Watch
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has issued a Winter Weather Watch effective through Sunday, Feb. 6 Interim CEO Brad Jones says the watch is “the highest level of pre-event notification that ERCOT has.” Jones added the agency has enough energy to cover the storm and if anyone experiences a power outage over the next…… MORE
Roads Conditions Deteriorate as a Wintry Mix Falls Across NTX
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – TXDOT crews are in place statewide as road conditions are expected to deteriorate with the incoming winter storm. Veronica Beyer with the agency is asking Texans to stay off of the roads when possible. Authorities are also warning against using generators indoors and are encouraging Texans to be mindful of the…… MORE
AAA Texas Tips for Winter Weather and Icy Roads
COPPELL (WBAP/KLIF)- With severe winter weather in the forecast, AAA Texas reminds drivers that traveling in winter conditions such as ice or snow can be challenging. During winter weather, drivers are encouraged to stay tuned to weather forecasts prior to a long-distance road trip and before driving in rural areas. Drivers should delay trips when especially…… MORE
Oath Keepers Founder to be Transferred to Washington D.C. to Await Trial on Sedition Charges
WASHINGTON D.C. (WBAP/KLIF News) – The founder of the far-right Oath Keepers militia group, whose currently jailed, will be transferred to Washington D.C. to await trial on seditious conspiracy charges connected to the deadly January 6 Capitol riot in 2021. Stewart Rhodes of Granbury has been jailed since his January 13th arrest on charges that…… MORE
Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County Closed Thursday and Friday Due to Winter Storm
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News) – A North Texas agency that makes sure its most vulnerable citizens have enough food to eat will be temporarily suspend its services due to the upcoming winter storm. Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County will be closed Thursday and Friday, February 3-4, to ensure the safety of their volunteers and…… MORE
Federal District Court Panel Rejects District 10 Redistricting Challenge
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – A federal court denied an effort to block a newly redrawn political map that sent some minority voters in Tarrant County to majority white districts. A lawsuit sought a temporary injunction to stop the new map for District 10 from being used in the March 1st primary. The seat is currently held…… MORE
Winter Storm Warning Issued For Our Area
A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY… * WHAT…A transition from rain to freezing rain, sleet, and snow. Total ice accumulations of two tenths to half an inch. Sleet and snow accumulations between 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE…Portions of north central and northeast Texas.…… MORE
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