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Tips for Severe Weather Driving

Tips for Severe Weather Driving

Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – With dangerous, hazardous weather expected this afternoon, Tarrant County’s MedStar 911 is urging drivers to use caution by following these tips below for driving in the rain. PLEASE give first responders room to work if you approach a crash scene, move over one full lane, if possible, if not SLOW DOWN to…MORE

Rare Versions of U.S. founding documents go on display at Bush Presidential Museum

Rare Versions of U.S. founding documents go on display at Bush Presidential Museum

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A new exhibit at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas takes a unique look at freedom. Freedom Matters opens to the public on Thursday and offers an extensive exhibit showcasing a collection of historically significant versions of America’s founding documents. The exhibit encourages visitors to consider the pursuit of freedom…MORE

Governor Abbott Directs State Resources ahead of Severe Weather

Governor Abbott Directs State Resources ahead of Severe Weather

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management on Wednesday to prepare state emergency response resources ahead of a severe storm system expected to move across North, East, Central, and Southeast Texas beginning through Thursday evening. The storm system is expected to bring an increased risk of severe weather,…MORE

Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued for North Texas

Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued for North Texas

UPDATED: 8:55AM Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 9:15AMAlert:The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a — Severe Thunderstorm Warning Alert:A Severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect until 830 am CST for Southwestern Dallas County. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for the DFW metro area until noon.   — North Texas (WBAP/KLIF) –…MORE

Fiery Greece Train Collision Kills 32, Injures at Least 85

Fiery Greece Train Collision Kills 32, Injures at Least 85

UPDATED: 3-1-23 6:53AM TEMPE, Greece (AP) — A head-on collision between a passenger train and a freight train flattened carriages, killed at least 36 people and injured some 85. The cause of the crash was not immediately clear, but the stationmaster in the nearby city of Larissa was arrested Wednesday. Many of the 350 people…MORE

Isolated strong or severe storms are possible today; mainly a threat for large hail

Isolated strong or severe storms are possible today; mainly a threat for large hail

These storms could start early in the morning (as early as 7 AM) and would continue through midday while affecting the I-20 and I-30 corridors: severe storms Thursday. Wednesday A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 9am and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms…MORE

Dallas Mayor says Austin Police Officers are Welcome to apply in Dallas

Dallas Mayor says Austin Police Officers are Welcome to apply in Dallas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Dallas has a message for Austin Police Officers who may be considering leaving their department. There’s more fallout between the Austin Police Department and the Austin City Council. The city has taken money away from Police in recent years, and this month, rejected a proposed 4-year employee contract. Dallas…MORE

Blue Goose Loses Lease to its Original Location on Greenville Avenue

Blue Goose Loses Lease to its Original Location on Greenville Avenue

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A well known Dallas restaurant is closing its location on Greenville Avenue. Peterson Management Group, the parent company of Blue Goose Cantina, announced on Tuesday that it will be closing its original location, located at 2905 Greenville Avenue in Dallas, following its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration during the Pub Crawl Block…MORE

USAF Fires 2 Commanders & 4 Subordinates at Nuclear Base in North Dakota [LISTEN]

USAF Fires 2 Commanders & 4 Subordinates at Nuclear Base in North Dakota [LISTEN]

Fox News (WBAP/KLIF) – The Air Force has relieved six leaders assigned to a North Dakota base in charge of nuclear missiles and bombers over a loss of confidence, the military branch said Monday. Maj. Gen. Andrew J. Gebara, commander of 8th Air Force, relieved Col. Gregory Mayer of the 5th Mission Support Group and…MORE

White House Braces for Ruling on Abortion Pill’s Fate

White House Braces for Ruling on Abortion Pill’s Fate

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is preparing for a worst-case scenario if a conservative federal judge rules in favor of a lawsuit seeking to restrict access to one of the two drugs typically used to induce a medicated abortion. Two drugs, mifepristone and misoprostol, can be taken by women at home and are used…MORE