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
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has limited its service amid the wintry weather conditions. RAIL operations will be suspended and DART bus routes will operate on a sunday schedule from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. GOLINK ON-DEMAND services will also run on a Sunday schedule between 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.…… MORE
Winter STORM WARNING NOW through 6pm THURS…..(Light freezing rain/Freezing rain could make the roads, bridges & overpasses slick * WHAT…Periods of light freezing rain and freezing drizzle. Somesleet possible in thunderstorms. Ice accumulations of one-tenthto one-quarter of an inch. Sleet accumulations up to one-tenthof an inch. Conditions will deteriorate late tonight intoThursday morning. * WHERE…From…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The early voting period appears to be bringing a sense of confidence to some Texas voters. A new election law, passed in 2021, is now in effect and includes changes to mail-in voting requirements and early voting hours. According to a new UT Tyler-Dallas Morning News poll, 70% of Texas voters are…… MORE
UNDATED (AP) The new U.S. Census Bureau director says he is listening to the concerns of data users and policymakers, and the agency is making permanent community outreach efforts, in an effort to restore any trust that was lost following attempts by the Trump administration to politicize the nation’s head count. Robert Santos said Monday…… MORE
