(WBAP/KLIF) — Authorities say a fire aboard a decommissioned offshore oil rig platform briefly trapped nine shipyard workers until they were rescued by a Coast Guard helicopter. A Coast Guard spokesman says the fire broke out shortly before 1 p.m., Thursday, at a shipyard in Sabine Pass, where the Texas-Louisiana border meets the Gulf of…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter. That will mean most Americans will no longer be advised to wear masks in indoor public settings. The new metrics will still consider caseloads, but also take into…… MORE
BRUSSELS (AP) — World leaders Thursday condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as “barbaric” and moved to slap unprecedented economic sanctions on Moscow and those close to President Vladimir Putin. The West and its allies showed no inclination to send troops into Ukraine — a non-member of NATO — and risk a wider European war. But…… MORE
BRUSSELS (AP) — World leaders Thursday reacted to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with raw outrage — and vows of unprecedented sanctions — that shrouded a sense of powerlessness to defend Ukraine militarily without running the risk of a wider war in Europe. NATO had already reinforced its eastern flank facing Russia and planned a virtual…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – Crude oil prices soared to $100 per barrel Thursday and the Russian invasion of Ukraine is a key factor. The United States and its NATO allies levied financial sanctions against Russia. Germany stopped the certification process of the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline to Russia. The situation sent crude oil…… MORE
Houston (WBAP/KLIF)- Stunning testimony in federal court this week as former ERCOT CEO Bill Magnus blamed Gov. Greg Abbott for the sky-high electricty prices during last year’s power crisis. According to the Houston Chronicle, Magnus testified that Abbott ordered him to keep electricity prices soaring during the blackouts and that the orders came as power…… MORE
Today Freezing rain and sleet likely before 1pm, then a slight chance of freezing rain between 1pm and 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a high near 32. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. Little or no…… MORE
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a military operation in Ukraine and warned other countries that any attempt to interfere with the Russian action would lead to “consequences you have never seen.” He said the attack was needed to protect civilians in eastern Ukraine — a claim the U.S. had predicted…… MORE
Update at 5:30pm: Many drivers had to deal with very slick conditions as freezing drizzle fell Wednesday morning and afternoon ahead of a bigger freezing rain event Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Medstar in Tarrant County reporting a 300% increase in accidents crews responded to Wednesday compared to Tuesday. A Winter Storm Warning remains in…… MORE
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Check your school district’s website or social media for updates on closures and cancellations. The list is being updated by the minute. This is what we know so far: Alvord ISDClosed Boyd ISDClosed Bridgeport ISDClosed Dallas ISDALL AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES CANCELED FORT WORTH ISDNO OUTDOOR SPORTS UNT DALLASVIRTUAL LEARNING ONLY UNT…… MORE
