(AP) – UPDATED 4:41 p.m. 8-1-23 Donald Trump was charged Tuesday in a Justice Department investigation into his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, a frantic but ultimately failed endeavor that culminated in the violent riot by his supporters at the U.S. Capitol. The indictment, the third criminal case brought against…… MORE
Relying on Science to Beat the Record Heat
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Local athletic trainers on relying on a particular science to to help keep student athletes safe from excessive heat. Before each outdoor football practice, athletic trainers in Dallas ISD are checking the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature. The WBGT is a measure of the heat stress in direct sunlight, considering things like temperature,…… MORE
Heatwave Forces Crews to Pour Concrete after Midnight
CELINA (WBAP/KLIF) – Triple-digit temperatures aren’t slowing down construction on Methodist Celina Medical Center, but crews are having to work some odd hours to beat the heat. During the current heatwave, crews are starting their concrete pours on the $237 million project around 1 a.m. each morning. According to industry experts, wet concrete needs time to dry properly,…… MORE
North Texas Excessive Heat Warning Extended
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The National Weather Service extended the Excessive heat Warning until Wednesday at 8 p.m. The warning covers all of North and Central Texas and includes dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of heat index values between 105 and 112 degrees. According to NWS, extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for…… MORE
Higher Interest Rates Not All Bad
(WBAP/KLIF) — The fed’s hike in the interest rate isn’t entirely bad for consumers. It may be unwelcomed news for those searching to buy a new home or car, however for those wishing to save and invest, opportunity is knocking. For those saving and investing money, the federal reserve’s rate increase to 5.5% provides money-making…… MORE
Dallas Love Field Gets New Aviation Director
(WBAP/KLIF) — A new aviation leader has been chosen for Dallas Love Field. 43-year-old Patrick Carreno has officially been promoted to Director of Aviation to oversee operations at Love Field, Dallas Vertiport, and Dallas Executive Airport. Carreno has been serving as interim director since November of last year and said he’s excited to continue the…… MORE
Impeached Texas AG Ken Paxton Wants Most Charges Dismissed Before September Trial
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Lawyers for impeached Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Monday sought to have most of the charges against him dismissed, arguing that they rely on alleged acts of corruption before he was reelected to a third term in 2022. In motions filed with the Senate, where Paxton’s impeachment trial is scheduled to begin Sept.…… MORE
Double Dangers: Excessive Heat + Fire Danger
WBAP WX CENTER FORECAST 5A 8-1-23 * * RED FLAG WARNING WEST OF I-35 E * * * * EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING UNTIL 8PM * * TODAY…SUNNY, HOT AND DANGEROUSLY DRY… HIGHS 103-108 WINDS SOUTH-SOUTHEAST 8-10 MPH TONIGHT…FAIR AND HUMID.. LOWS 79 (DEN-MCK) 84 (DFW METRO) TOMORROW……… MORE
Hunter Biden’s Former Business Partner, Testifies to Congress on the Biden Family’s Business Dealings
According to Fox, News House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said Devon Archer confirmed in his appearance Monday that President Biden “lied to the American people when he said he had no knowledge about his son’s business dealings and was not involved.” Comer’s comments come after Archer, a former business associate and longtime friend of…… MORE
Pee-wee Herman Actor Dies at 70
(WBAP/KLIF) – The actor who portrayed Pee-wee Herman died on Sunday, according to his official social media page. “Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer and producer whose beloved character Pee-wee Herman delighted generations of children and adults with his positivity, whimsy and belief in the importance of…… MORE
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