(WBAP/KLIF) — The Texas heat took the lives of 279 people in 2022, which has prompted local officials to initiate programs to save lives. That’s the driving force behind the ‘Beat the Heat’ program, sponsored by the City of Dallas and Reliant Energy. For the 14th year in a row, the program provides relief to…… MORE
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The category? “Proper Name.” The answer? Ryan Seacrest, who will become the new “Wheel of Fortune” host after Pat Sajak’s retirement next year. Seacrest and Sony Pictures Television announced Tuesday that Seacrest has signed a multiyear deal to host the long-running game show starting with Season 42. Sajak recently announced the…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Business Facilities magazine naming Texas as the state with the Best Business Climate in their 19th Annual Rankings Report. “The Texas legend is fueled by leaders, innovators, and trailblazers inspired by the unique freedom and opportunity that only exists in our great state,” said Governor Abbott. “With…… MORE
DALLAS (AP) — Personal information for more than 8,000 applicants to become pilots at American Airlines and Southwest Airlines was stolen when hackers broke into a data base maintained by a recruiting company. The breach at Austin, Texas-based Pilot Credentials occurred April 30, and the airlines learned about it on May 3. They notified affected…… MORE
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (AP) — A ground worker died Friday night when he was sucked into an engine of a jet that had just landed at San Antonio International Airport, and the local medical examiner is ruling it a suicide. The National Transportation Safety Board said Monday it will not open an investigation. The accident…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for North and Central Texas until 8 PM Tuesday. According to the National Weather Service, hot temperatures and high humidity will result in peak heat index values of 115 degrees through Tuesday night. NWS officials say the temperatures will increase the risk for heat related illnesses,…… MORE
A North Texas man is now behind bars after being convicted for sexually abusing a child. On Monday, a jury found 38 year old Benny James Phennel of Princeton, TX guilty of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child. According to the Collin County District Attorney’s office, Phennel sexually abused the child for a period of…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – Energy experts are reacting to the extreme summer heat, and how the temperatures could impact the Texas power grid. ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch from June 25-30 due to forecasted higher temperatures and higher electrical demand. Grid conditions are expected to be normal during a Weather Watch. ERCOT officials say the council…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – The National Weather Service has posted a Heat Advisory for north Texas this Monday and Tuesday, including the Dallas – Fort Worth metroplex. Temperatures will climb into the 100s every day this week. Expect Heat Index Values to be between 105° and 110° Monday and Tuesday. The current Heat Advisory will be in…… MORE
Big Bend National Park (WBAP/KLIF) – Two tourists from Florida died of apparent heat prostration late Friday while hiking in Big Bend National Park. Three of them, a 31 year old man and his two stepsons, were on the Marufo Vega Trail when the temperature hit 119 degrees. When the 14 year old stepson was…… MORE
