U.T. President Jay Hartzell Tapped as SMU’s Next President

(From WFAA-TV); DALLAS — University of Texas President Jay Hartzell will become SMU’s next president. SMU’s Board of Trustees approved Hartzell’s hire Tuesday and he will become SMU’s next president effective June 1, 2025. His last day at UT will be May 31.  The announcement comes after SMU President R. Gerald Turner announced plans this fall to…MORE

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY UNTIL NOON TODAY.

KEEP CONNECTED DFW TO WBAP AND KLIF FOR THE LATEST WEATHER INFORMATION. Friday A slight chance of snow and freezing rain before 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 36. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Friday Night Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear,…MORE

Governor Greg Abbott Has Activated State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of The Upcoming Winter Storm

(WBAP/KLIF) – AUSTIN, TX – Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources ahead of the severe winter weather expected to impact the state later this week. According to the National Weather Service, some areas of the state may face disruptive snow, ice, and freezing rain,…MORE

The City of Fort Worth Has Launched A Web Site With Resources To Help Local Residents Prepare for the Winter Storm

(WBAP/KLIF) – FORT WORTH, TX – As winter weather approaches, the City of Fort Worth is implementing comprehensive plans to ensure the safety and well-being of residents. In partnership with local agencies, the city is providing shelter resources and emergency preparedness information to help the community navigate severe winter weather conditions. Residents can access detailed…MORE

Polar Vortex Keeps Much Of The US In Its Icy Grip

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Much of the U.S. is being blasted by ice, snow and wind, as the polar vortex that dipped south over the weekend is keeping an area stretching from the Rocky Mountains to the coast of Maine in its frigid grip. By Monday, the wintry weather had made many roads treacherous, forced…MORE

Trump’s Sentencing Still On For Friday After Judge Rebuffs His Push For A Delay While He Appeals

NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump was thwarted Monday in his bid to indefinitely postpone this week’s sentencing in his hush money case while he appeals a ruling that upheld the verdict. Judge Juan M. Merchan ordered Friday’s sentencing to proceed as scheduled, rejecting arguments from Trump’s lawyers who said it should be halted…MORE

First US Bird Flu Death Is Announced In Louisiana

NEW YORK (AP) — The first U.S. bird flu death has been reported. Louisiana health officials announced the death Monday of a person who had been hospitalized with severe respiratory symptoms. Health officials have said the person was older than 65, had underlying medical problems and had been in contact with sick and dead birds…MORE

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