(Austin) WBAP/KLIF – ERCOT is asking Texans to conserve electricity use, if safe to do so, today from 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. The agency says it expects low wind power generation and high demand to continue through the weekend because of extreme heat and is asking Texans to stay tuned for additional communications this…… MORE
HOUSTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Republican National Convention will return to Texas in four years. GOP Chair Ronna McDaniel announced Friday that the 2028 Republican National Convention will be in Houston, Texas. This is the second time Houston will serve as host to the once-in-four-years event. Houston beat out finalists Miami and Nashville for the honor.…… MORE
Plano (WBAP/KLIF) – Plano West high School has canceled Friday’s classes. Administrators say they’ve been having trouble with the school’s air conditioning, and it’s only getting worse, so there will be no school an Plano West High until it’s fixed. The school district says it will notify students and parents Sunday wether or not classes…… MORE
Huntsville (WBAP/KLIF) – Fire broke out early Friday morning at the Texas State Prison in Huntsville. The blaze reportedly began in the attic of the walled, maximum secuirty unit. About 600 inmates had to be evacuated while firefighters poured water on the flames. It took several hours to bring ithe fire under control. and teams…… MORE
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) -The National Weather Service has re-issued its Excessive Heat Warning until 9:00 o’clock Friday) evening for all of north and central Texas.. Forecasters say dangerously hot conditions will continue with temperatures up to 108, and heat index values up to 113. The Weather Service warns extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – ERCOT has issued a Conservation Appeal Thursday afternoon and evening as temperatures again shoot up to 107 degrees and hotter in portions of North Texas. This is different language than in the past when the state power grid has asked for a voluntary conservation. ERCOT said Thursday that they do expect tight…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A North Texas children’s advocacy non-profit is in need of more male volunteers. Dallas CASA is holding a virtual information session Thursday evening to talk the responsibilities of the task and answer any questions. The Court Appointed Special Advocates work with child welfare and the justice system to ensure kids…… MORE
According to The Guardian the former president “had lawyers negotiate booking to take place during prime viewing hours on Thursday to get maximum TV ratings.” ATLANTA (AP) — Donald Trump is set to surrender Thursday to authorities in Georgia on charges that he schemed to overturn the 2020 election in that state, a booking process expected to yield…… MORE
FLOWER MOUND (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A Flower Mound teenager busted trafficking fentanyl was sentenced to more than eight years in prison on Wednesday. 18-year-old Stephen Paul Brinson, aka Steve-O, was sentenced to 100 months in prison and four years of supervised release. Federal prosecutors said Brinson sold around 1,800 pills laced with the dangerous…… MORE
Fox Radio News (WBAP/KLIF) – Americans heard from eight Republican presidential hopefuls last night (Wednesday) on key 2024 issues during the first G-O-P primary debate hosted by Fox News. Participants included, former VP Mike Pence, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former SC Gov. Nikki Haley, former NJ Gov. Chris Christie, SC Senator Tim Scott, ND Gov.…… MORE
