Undated (WBAP/KLIF) After months of speculation over the health of famed entertainer Jamie Foxx, the actor took to Instagram Friday to speak about the ordeal that left him hospitalized. With out saying specifically what happened, Foxx told his fans that he suffered a medical emergency that he says was so serious he wasn’t sure he…… MORE
Washington, DC (WBAP/KLIF) – June 2023 was the hottest June on record according to NASA’s global temperature analysis. The GISS Surface Temperature Analysis GISTEMP, NASA’s global temperature analysis, is drawn from data collected by weather stations and Antarctic research stations, as well as instruments mounted on ships and ocean buoys. NASA scientists at the Goddard Institute for…… MORE
Remember to practice heat safety by avoiding extended periods of time outdoors, staying hydrated, knowing the symptoms of heat illness, and wearing lightweight clothing. Monday Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Monday Night Clear, with a low around 79. East southeast wind around 10 mph. Tuesday…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Speed is the number one factor contributing to roadway crashes in Texas, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. In 2022, speed was a contributing factor in more than 162,000 roadway crashes in Texas, resulting in 1,469 deaths—a third of all traffic fatalities in our state. Speeding can also mean a…… MORE
NEW YORK (AP) — Tony Bennett, the eminent and timeless stylist whose devotion to classic American songs and knack for creating new standards such as “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” graced a decadeslong career that brought him admirers from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga, died Friday. He was 96, just two weeks short of his…… MORE
Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare issued a Disaster Declaration for Tarrant County on Thursday due to the imminent threat of wildfires due to the drought conditions in the unincorporated areas of Tarrant County. Tarrant County has been experiencing several days of extreme high temperature, low humidity and gusty winds creating the need to take extraordinary measures to…… MORE
Hot weather continues today with highs in the low 100s and heat index values between 105-110. A weak cold front will move through tonight and lower Saturday’s highs to the low-mid 90s across North Texas. It may also allow for isolated storms in the afternoon for parts of Central and East Texas Saturday afternoon. Friday…… MORE
Update at 6:10pm: The Jury in the Timothy Simpkins attempted capital murder trial have found the 19-year-old guilty. Jurors returned the verdict Thursday evening around 6:00pm after deliberating for half a day. Closing arguments were Thursday morning in the case. Simpkins was accused of opening fire inside Timberview High School in 2021 wounding three people.…… MORE
Extreme heat and humidity continues to increase the potential for heat related illnesses. Take precautions if you are spending any amount of time outdoors. Drink plenty of fluids, avoid spending extended periods of time outdoors, and wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. Don’t forget to check the back seat! Thursday Mostly sunny and…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum is is opening its new special exhibition on Friday. Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow, opening to the public on July 20, 2023, explores the life of Black Americans in the 50 years following the end of the Civil War and the emancipation…… MORE
