FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) –The old adage “It”s so hot, you could fry an egg on that sidewalk” is literally true, say forecasters with the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. Meteorologist Lee Carlaw warns children and dogs should not be allowed to walk on either light colored sidewalks or darker road surfaces, even hours after…… MORE
Fort Worth Museum of Science Hosts Infinity Festival
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The Forth Worth Museum of Science is hosting it’s inaugural Infinity Festival 7/20-7/22. During the Festival people will experience virtual reality advancements, experiments and the latest in immerse technology. Festvities begin Friday with a 21+ cash bar with music by Adrian Garza, the Modern One Man Band (“Science on Tap”). Rebecca Rodriguez…… MORE
New Record High Temperature Reached Friday
DFW AIRPORT (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Fort Worth International Airport recorded another record high Friday as heat takes a grip over North Texas. The National Weather Service says DFW Airport reached 108 degrees Friday afternoon breaking the previous record for July 20th of 105 degrees reached in 2012. Meteorologists expect more records to be broken before…… MORE
10 Arrested in Denton County, Charged with Online Soliciation of a minor
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Ten people were arrested after the Denton County Sheriff’s Office conducted a joint online solicitation operation. Captain Orlando Hinajosa said the operation was carried out by several agencies that went undercover to communicate with targets looking to have sex with a minor. The agencies involved were the Denton County Sheriff’s Office, Texas…… MORE
Air Force One Planes to be Built in Texas
(WBAP/KLIF) – Two new Air Force One planes are going to be built in Texas. The Department of Defense awarded the contract to Boeing Co. this week. The value of the planes is $3.9 billion. Boeing released the following statement: “This award from the U.S. Air Force brings us a step closer to providing the…… MORE
Medical Experts Say Heat Exhaustion is Common in Triple Digit Temperatures
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Temperatures are expected to reach close to 108 degrees through the weekend across North Texas and doctors are warning of the risk of heat illness. Heat exhaustion is common for people exposed to extreme heat for long periods of time. “It can start very mild with headaches, nausea, and vomiting, said Parkland…… MORE
Powerline Falls Onto Home in North Richland Hills, Causing Large House Fire
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS (WBAP/KLIF) – Fire Officials responded to the home on 6100 Abbott Avenue in North Richland Hills Friday morning. Carissa Katekuru with North Richland Hills Public Safety said the fire started after a tree fell onto a powerline, causing the powerline to fall onto the home. Katekuru said the homeowners and their pets…… MORE
Next Meeting Between Trump and Putin to Focus on National Security
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump’s next meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin will focus on national security concerns the leaders discussed earlier this week in Finland. A White House official says Friday that those issues include Russian meddling, nuclear proliferation, North Korea, Iran and Syria. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the…… MORE
Toddlers Dies After Being Left in Sweltering Day Care Center Van
Houston (AP) – Police say a 3-year-old boy has died after being left in a hot day care center van for 31/2 hours parked outside the center in Northwest houston. Police say the child was found unresponsive when his father arrived at Discovering Me Academy about 7 p.m. Thursday to pick him up. The van…… MORE
Texas Rangers May Have Extra Medics On Hand for Hot, Sunday Afternoon Game
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) — The Texas Rangers play a day-game on Sunday with record high temperatures expected, but don’t expect a cancellation or postponed first pitch. As of Friday, there are no plans to change the start time of the Rangers’ game against the Cleveland Indians, which begins Sunday at 2:05, even though the high…… MORE
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