AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Division of Emergency Management, on Friday, confirmed the death of a migrant child passenger on a border bus mission. The Illinois Department of Public Health said the child was 3-year-old. According to TDEM, the bus was traveling from Brownsville to Chicago. “Every loss of life is a tragedy,” TDEM said…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — The 8th officer-involved shooting of 2023 nearly resulted in the death of a Dallas Policeman. Dallas Police Department released video footage of a shootout that resulted in an officer being shot. Veteran officer Nathaniel Chapman was working undercover while parked in an unmarked vehicle in the early morning hours on Wednesday, when he…… MORE
DFW (WBAP/KLIF) -Due to ongoing forecasted higher temperatures, higher electrical demand and the potential for lower reserves, the ERCOT Weather Watch has been extended through Friday, August 18. ERCOT officials say grid conditions are expected to be normal during the Weather Watch and they will continue to monitor conditions closely They stress there is not…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Excessive Heat Warnings are expected to continue into next week, with temperatures hovering around 105 and heat index values eclipsing 115. Experts are cautioning that the heat and humidity significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, especially while working or recreating outdoors. Although the most recent excessive heat warning runs through Friday…… MORE
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – The National Weather Service has extended its Excessive Heat Warning through 8:00 PM, Central Time Thursday, August 10. It says north and central Texas will experience dangerously hot conditions throughout the day, with temperatures reaching 105 or greater, and heat index values up to 115. NWS forecasters warn the extreme heat…… MORE
FT. WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The National Weather Service in Ft. Worth has extended the Excessive Heat Warning through 8 pm Thursday evening. People in the impacted areas are instructed to drink plenty of water, stay in air-conditioned rooms, stay out of the sun when possible and check on relatives and neighbors. The target area includes…… MORE
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STATEWIDE (WBAP/KLIF) – ERCOT has extended its Weather Watch through Friday August 11th, because of higher temperatures and higher electrical demands. The agency says although grid conditions are expected to be normal during the watch the continued triple digit temperatures could put a strain on its reserves. Texans can sign up for grid condition notifications…… MORE
Garland (WBAP/KLIF) – Garland firefighters worked through the early morning hours Monday to deal with an explosion and fire at the Sherwin – Williams paint factory at Forest Lane and Shiloh Road. The explosion was reported at 1:21 AM, and the first firefighters on the scene called a second alarm to ensure they had enough…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott, on Monday, will ceremonially sign the Save Women’s Sports Act passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session at the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame in Denton. The bill bans transgender college athletes from competing on teams or in sports that don’t align with their sex at birth. The…… MORE
