FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – U.S. Senator John Cornyn, and other lawmakers, joined “Grandmother of Juneteenth” Ms. Opal Lee and Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker on Monday to recognize Juneteenth, a celebration marking the news of freedom reaching enslaved people in Texas years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Lincoln in 1863. In 2021,…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect until 8 PM Wednesday with heat index values of 110-120 degrees. The warning was extended on Monday afternoon. According to the National Weather Service, this heat is dangerous and precautions should be taken. Health experts encourage drinking plenty of water, avoid extended time outdoors, and…… MORE
(ASSOCIATED PRESS) – A rescue operation was underway deep in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean on Monday in search of a submersible vessel that carries people to view the wreckage of the Titanic. The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia said the vessel was reported overdue around 9:13 p.m. Sunday, about 435…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A water pump malfunctioned Friday at the Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant, southwest of Dallas, forcing an automatic shutdown of the system, and causing a sudden dip in Texas’ overall electricity supply. That forced the grid manager to tap into a brand new reserve system to stabilize things. That reserve system became…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The manager of the Texas electric grid predicts the system will set new demand records Monday and Tuesday. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) says conditions are such that we will set a new record Monday afternoon, then break it Tuesday evening. Peak demand will coincide with tightest supply, however ERCOT…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a briefing with state and local officials in Perryton on Saturday, and provided an update on the state’s ongoing response and recovery efforts following severe storms and tornadoes on Thursday night in Ochiltree and Cass counties. “One thing that you see epitomized when you come into a…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Juneteenth celebrations are being held across North Texas. The Federal holiday is acknowledged on June 19. On Monday, U.S. Senator John Cornyn will participate in a 2.5-mile walk with “Grandmother of Juneteenth” Ms. Opal Lee and Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker to recognize the years it took for the news of their…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – North Texans are paying close attention to the weather again this weekend, after a week of severe storms brought hail and wind damage to the area. The National Weather Service said Saturday that additional scattered thunderstorms were possible late afternoon into evening hours. Little damage was reported Saturday, after weeks of storm destruction…… MORE
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Across parts of the metroplex severe storms produced up to 90 mile per hour winds, heavy rain, lightening and large hail. Power was knocked out to over 35,000 Oncor customers across the utility’s entire service area. In the DFW metroplex, Collin County bore the brunt of outages and damages from the…… MORE
Remember to stay hydrated, limit time outside during peak heating, and if you must be outdoors, wear lightweight and light-colored clothing as ‘real feel temps could soar to 118. Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Officials and agencies across the metroplex have taken steps to make sure residents can keep cool and stay safe as amid a…… MORE
