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
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
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
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
WBAP/KLIF 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
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – As North Texas prepares for hazardous weather school districts around the metroplex have begun to announce closures: Dallas and Cedar Hill ISD’s will close schools and administrative offices for both Thursday and Friday. Garland ISD will be closed on thursday only.keep track of communications from your district and check our website…… MORE
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady announces retirement after 22 seasons, 7 Super Bowl wins. In a multi-page tweet, Brady say that he “always believed that sports was and all-in proposition. If 100% competitive commitment wasn’t there then you won’t succeed. and success is what I love about the game.” He goes…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Winter Storm Watch for all of North Texas, including the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, from Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. Heavy mixed winter precipitation is possible with total snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of up to three…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – Winter weather, including snow, ice and sub-freezing temperatures could impact parts of North and Central Texas later this week, according to the National Weather Service. AAA Texas is reminding drivers to make sure their vehicles are ready to hit the snowy streets, should they need to travel. According to AAA, preventive maintenance is…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – Moderna says U.S. health regulators have given full approval to its COVID-19 vaccine after reviewing additional data on its safety and effectiveness. The decision Monday by the Food and Drug Administration comes after many tens of millions of Americans have already received the shot under its original emergency authorization. Full approval means…… MORE
