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Winter Weather School District Cancellations

Winter Weather School District Cancellations

NORTH TEXAS: A brutal round of winter weather moved into North Texas earlier than expected Monday morning. The light freezing rain caused black ice to blanket roads across the Metroplex, prompting numerous school districts to cancel classes for the day. Here is the current list of closures from our media partner WFAA TV. Aledo ISD…MORE

A Dangerous Wintry Mix is Falling in Parts of DFW

A Dangerous Wintry Mix is Falling in Parts of DFW

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 6 a.m. Wednesday morning. Reports of dangerous black ice have been reported as far west as Weatherford and as far east as Terrell. Several accidents have been reported. Use extreme caution if you have to be on the roads this morning. The National Weather Service says freezing…MORE

Winter Storm Warning in Effect; Road Conditions Deteriorating Fast

Winter Storm Warning in Effect; Road Conditions Deteriorating Fast

Freezing rain and some sleet has begun in the region. Reports of black ice on roads, bridges and overpasses. Make sure to keep updated with the forecast for your area! Today A slight chance of rain or freezing rain between 9am and noon, then a chance of rain showers, freezing rain, and sleet. Mostly cloudy,…MORE

Winter Storm Watch in Effect for North Texas

Winter Storm Watch in Effect for North Texas

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for North Texas. Freezing rain and a wintry mix could lead to and dangerous conditions beginning Monday. The Winter Storm Watch includes Montague, Cooke, Grayson, Fannin, Lamar, Jack, Wise, Denton, Collin, Hunt, Delta, Hopkins, Palo Pinto, Parker, Tarrant, Dallas, Rockwall, Kaufman, Eastland, Erath, Hood…MORE

Discussion of Teen Curfew in Fort Worth Postponed

Discussion of Teen Curfew in Fort Worth Postponed

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – New developments in the Texas Legislature on curfew considerations have led to a pause pause on Fort Worth City Council discussions on a potential curfew for teenagers. “My fellow Councilmembers and I have heard from many residents through our deliberations on whether or not to renew the City of Fort Worth’s…MORE

Georgia QB Stetson Bennett Arrested in Dallas

Georgia QB Stetson Bennett Arrested in Dallas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Georgia Quarterback Stetson Bennett is charged with Public Intoxication after being arrested Sunday morning in Dallas. According to the Dallas Police Department, Officers responded to reports of a man banging on doors in the 1600 block of Tribeca Way around 6:10 Sunday morning. The preliminary investigation found when officers arrived, they located…MORE

Donations and Volunteers Needed for Annual Prom Closet

Donations and Volunteers Needed for Annual Prom Closet

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – Registration is now open for Prom Closet 2023 at St. Andrew Methodist Church in Plano. Girls from all over can receive a prom dress and accessories free of charge. Prom Closet started in 2009 and provides dresses to approximately 1,000 high school girls each year. Shopping will take place Feb. 7-9, 11and…MORE

Dallas Police Chief Urges Peaceful Tyre Nichols Protests

Dallas Police Chief Urges Peaceful Tyre Nichols Protests

(WBAP/KLIF) — Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia released a video message on social media with his reaction to watching body-cam footage of the beating death of Tyre Nichols. After characterizing the actions of the five Memphis officers as “despicable” and not representative of thousands of honorable police officers across the nation, he specifically cited the…MORE

Memphis Authorities Release Video in Tyre Nichols’ Death

Memphis Authorities Release Video in Tyre Nichols’ Death

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – Video showing five Memphis officers beating a Black man has been made public. The release comes one day after the officers were charged with murder in the death of Tyre Nichols. The footage shows Nichols being held down, struck by the Black officers and screaming for his mother as the police…MORE