Garland (WBAP/KLIF) – Garland firefighters worked through the early morning hours Monday to deal with an explosion and fire at the Sherwin – Williams paint factory at Forest Lane and Shiloh Road. The explosion was reported at 1:21 AM, and the first firefighters on the scene called a second alarm to ensure they had enough…… MORE
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WBAP WX CENTER FORECAST 5A 8-7-23 * * EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING UNTIL 8PM * * TODAY…SUNNY, HOT AND HUMID… HIGHS 101-105 (109) WINDS LIGHT AND VARIABLE TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY AND HUMID WITH ISOLATED OVERNIGHT SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS BARELY POSSIBLE FROM THE RED RIVER DOWN TO I-20. LOWS 80-84…… MORE
Gov. Abbott to Sign Save Women’s Sports Act, Riley Gaines Speaks with WBAP
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott, on Monday, will ceremonially sign the Save Women’s Sports Act passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session at the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame in Denton. The bill bans transgender college athletes from competing on teams or in sports that don’t align with their sex at birth. The…… MORE
Texas Appeals Judge’s Decision to Block Abortion Ban
AUSTIN – Texas is fighting a Judge’s decision to block the state’s abortion ban. The ruling said that the abortion ban was too restrictive for women with pregnancy complications, and must allow exceptions without the risk of doctors facing criminal charges. The Office of the Texas Attorney General said Saturday that it filed a Notice…… MORE
Dallas Police Release Body-Cam Video of Suspect Shooting
(WBAP/KLIF) — Dallas Police released body-cam video of the sixth officer involved shooting of the year, Friday, in an effort to promote transparency. For the sixth time this year, DPD officers were shot at before having to pull their guns and return fire. The latest incident occurred on Wednesday, when 41-year-old Clifford Osmer fired at…… MORE
Renowned Opera Singer Pleads Guilty in Houston Rape Case
(WBAP/KLIF) — An opera star pleads guilty to sexual assault in Texas. 57-year-old David Daniels was a well-revered opera singer who has appeared at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City and the Royal Opera in London. Daniels and his husband Scott Walters both pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a former Rice University student in…… MORE
ERCOT Issues Weather Watch as Heat Persists
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch from August 6-7 due to forecasted higher temperatures, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves. Grid conditions are expected to be normal during a Weather Watch. ERCOT continues to monitor conditions closely and will deploy all available tools to manage the grid, continuing a…… MORE
NWS-Fort Worth Issues Excessive Heat Warning
(WBAP/KLIF) — UPDATE: The National Weather Service has extended the Excessive Heat Warning until 8 PM Sunday Excessive Heat WarningURGENT – WEATHER MESSAGENational Weather Service Fort Worth TXIssued by National Weather Service at 11:46 PM CDT on Fri Aug 4 2023 for the counties of: Wise, Denton, Collin, Palo Pinto, Parker, Tarrant, Dallas, Rockwall, Kaufman,…… MORE
A Judge Has Ruled Texas’ Abortion Ban Is Too Restrictive For Women With Pregnancy Complications
AUSTIN, TX (AP) – A Texas judge says the state’s abortion ban has proven too restrictive for women with pregnancy complications and must allow exceptions without the risk of doctors facing criminal charges. The ruling Friday is the first to undercut Texas’ abortion ban since it took effect last year. The decision delivers a major…… MORE
North Texas School Districts Helping Families in Need Prepare Students For School Year
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Families across North Texas are preparing their children for the upcoming school year and two of the largest districts are giving a helping hand to those in need. The 27th annual Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair kicked off Friday morning at 8 at the Centennial Building Fair Park and…… MORE
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