MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF News ) – “821” day encourages residents to eat at participating restaurants on Monday that will donate a portion of their proceeds to help pay for signage on the part of Interstate 635 that runs through Mesquite as Officer Richard Houston II memorial highway. The 21-year veteran was shot and killed in the…… MORE
Excessive Heat Warning in effect for NTX through 9 PM
High temperatures will generally peak between 104 to 111 degrees. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air- conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – ERCOT officials again issued a voluntary…… MORE
ERCOT Issues Voluntary Conservation Notice
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) The Electric Reliability Council of Texas is asking Texans to voluntarily reduce electricity use, if safe to do so, due to extreme temperatures, continued high demand, and unexpected loss of thermal generation. The Voluntary Conservation Notice is in effect Sunday, August 20, from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. CT. The Voluntary Conservation Notice…… MORE
Amber Alert Discontinued, Rockwall Teen Found Safe
Update 8-20-2023 – ROCKWALL (WBAP/KLIF) – A Rockwall teenager who was the subject of an Amber Alert Saturday night was found safe on Sunday. “The Rockwall Police Department initiated an Amber Alert on Saturday, August 19 related to a missing teen,” Rockwall PD said in a statement. On Sunday, at approximately 10:30am, the subject was…… MORE
Excessive Heat Warning Takes Hold in DFW
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for all North and Central Texas through 9 PM Monday. According to the National Weather Service, high temperatures will generally peak between 104 to 111 degrees. Health experts advise drinking Drink plenty of fluids, staying in an air- conditioned room, staying out of the sun,…… MORE
Arlington Police Break-up Largest Counterfeit Scheme in Department History
(WBAP/KLIF) — Arlington Police have broken up one of the largest counterfeit schemes in department history. A Dallas man was arrested for running a high-end counterfeiting scheme out of an Arlington warehouse. Detectives have been investigating the web site business Creo Piece for most of the summer before conducting a raid that seized over $650,000…… MORE
Lt. Governor Chooses Judge to Assist in Paxton Impeachment
(WBAP/KLIF) — Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced, Friday, that he has appointed justice Marc Brown to assist during the impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Patrick issued a statement saying his search took a couple of months because he was seeking a candidate with real-life courtroom experience as a lawyer and a judge.…… MORE
Governor Abbott to Host other Governors at Southern Border
(WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott will hold a press conference with Governors from other states on Monday at the southern border. According to Governor Abbott, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem on their joint efforts under Texas’ Operation Lone Star to respond to…… MORE
Mesquite Police Release Video in Deadly Officer Involved Shooting
MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF) – Mesquite Police have released Dashcam video of a deadly officer involved shooting that occurred on August 11, 2023. A 16 year old suspect was killed after leading police on a high speed chase in excess of 110 miles per hour.In the video you can see the teen get out of the driver’s…… MORE
Man Accused of Shooting Harris County Deputy Surrenders After-Hours Long Standoff
HARRIS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The suspect wanted for this week’s shooting of a Harris County deputy and three other law enforcement officers was taken into custody in the Houston area Thursday night after a chaotic five hour standoff at a home in Humble. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says 34-year-old Terran Green gave…… MORE
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