Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – The National Weather Service has extended its Excessive Heat Warning through 8:00 PM, Central Time Thursday, August 10. It says north and central Texas will experience dangerously hot conditions throughout the day, with temperatures reaching 105 or greater, and heat index values up to 115. NWS forecasters warn the extreme heat…… MORE
Dallas To Pay $8.5 Million Damages For Ransomware Attack
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas City Council has approved the payment of $8.5 million in damages to the victims of a ransomware attack on the city’s computer network. The attackers got into the system more than three months ago. The city confirmed in mid-June that the attackers obtained access to the personal data of at…… MORE
Fastest Growing Major City in the Nation Releases 2024 Budget
(WBAP/KLIF) — A budget increase is coming for the fastest growing major city in the nation. The City of Fort Worth’s recommended budget for fiscal year 2024 is 12% higher than 2023 and falls just under $2.6 billion. The city’s Reyna Telles says the budget includes an increase of 294 employees, $1 million towards homeless…… MORE
Cook Children’s & Fort Worth Aim to Reduce Gun Deaths
(WBAP/KLIF) — The leading cause of death among children in trauma centers across the nation is due to firearms. In fact, Cook Children’s has treated 29 patients for gunshot wounds in 2023, two of which have died. That has prompted the children’s care provider to participate in Gun Safety Awareness Month with their Aim for…… MORE
Tax-Free Holiday for School Supplies Is This Weekend
(WBAP/KLIF) — With inflation woes hitting families across the nation, saving every little bit helps make ends meet. That’s why many will be taking advantage of the state’s tax-free holiday this Friday through Sunday. The Texas Comptroller’s Office will not charge any sales tax on certain school supplies priced under $100, this weekend only. From…… MORE
Excessive Heat Warning Issued by NWS
FT. WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The National Weather Service in Ft. Worth has extended the Excessive Heat Warning through 8 pm Thursday evening. People in the impacted areas are instructed to drink plenty of water, stay in air-conditioned rooms, stay out of the sun when possible and check on relatives and neighbors. The target area includes…… MORE
Big Tex Choice Awards Finalists Announced
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The State Fair of Texas has announced the 10 finalist for the Big Tex Choice Awards.On August 27th three winners will be crowned in the categories of: Best Taste-Savory, Best Taste-Sweet and Most Creative. The finalists in the Savory Category include Deep Fried Cheesy Crab Tater Bites, Deep Fried Pho, Loaded Fries…… MORE
15-Year-Old Fatally Hit By Car Near Roach Middle School in Frisco
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – McKinney Police said 15-year-old Landon Bourque was fatally hit near Roach Middle School in Frisco ISD. It happened just before 5:30 Wednesday morning as the teen was riding his bicycle in a marked school crossing at Independence Parkway and George Washington Drive. The driver stopped and rendered aid but the…… MORE
EPA Urging Residents to Avoid Duck Creek in the Aftermath of Sherwin-Williams Plant Fire
GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Environmental Protection Agency is warning residents in Garland to avoid fishing in certain creeks because of contaminated runoff from the fire at the Sherwin-Williams plant on Monday. The City of Garland said the foam retardant from the Sherwin-Williams’ suppression system entered the sewers and surrounding creeks. Officials said while…… MORE
Heat, Wind, Dry Ground and now, Lightning
WBAP WX CENTER FORECAST 5A 8-9-23 * * EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING UNTIL 8PM * * * * RED FLAG WARNING * * TODAY…MOSTLY SUNNY, WINDY AND HOT WITH ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS MAINLY NORTH… HIGH NEAR 105 WINDS SOUTHWEST 20-30 MPH AND GUSTY TONIGHT…WIDELY ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS…OTHERWISE.. PARTLY CLOUDY, WINDY…… MORE
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