(WBAP/KLIF) — Bob Barker has passed away at the age of 99. Barker served as “The Price Is Right” host for 35 years, before stepping aside in 2007. Barker was awarded 19 Emmy Awards throughout his 50 year television career, 14 of them as host of “The Price Is Right.” Robert Barker was born in…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Weather experts in North Texas say the scorching temperatures being felt in the region continue to prove historic. According to the National Weather Service, DFW and Waco set new daily record highs on Friday. Both sites reached 110 degrees, which broke the previous records of 106° at DFW and 104° at Waco.…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A Texas dog sanctuary is participating in today’s Clear The Shelter event and is hoping to find some of their animals a good forever home. Straydog has been helping rescue, rehabilitate and re-home abandoned, abused and surrendered dogs for 29 years. Pam Bollinger is the non-profit’s co-president and says the…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – DFW Airport reached 110 degrees Friday which is the hottest air temperature recorded at the airport, where records are kept, since 2011. The last 110 degree day was August 2nd, 2011. The last time 111 degrees was recorded was September 4th, 2000. The National Weather Service has re-issued its Excessive Heat…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The National Weather Service has re-issued its Excessive Heat Warning until 9:00pm Saturday night for all of North and Central Texas. The weather service says dangerously hot conditions will continue with temperatures up to 109 and heat index values up to 113. The weather service warns extreme heat and humidity will…… MORE
(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
