Tarrant County Issues Disaster Declaration Due to Threat of Wildfires; Burn Ban in Effect

 Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare issued a Disaster Declaration for Tarrant County on Thursday due to the imminent threat of wildfires due to the drought conditions in the unincorporated areas of Tarrant County. Tarrant County has been experiencing several days of extreme high temperature, low humidity and gusty winds creating the need to take extraordinary measures to…MORE

Saturday brings Minor, Temporary Relief from the High temps and High power bills

WBAP WX CENTER FORECAST 5A 7-21-23             * * HEAT ADVISORY * * TODAY…PARTLY CLOUDY, HOT AND HUMID…             HIGH NEAR 104 (107)             WINDS LIGHT AND VARIABLE TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY, BREEZY AND MILD…             LOW NEAR 76             WINDS NORTH 5-10 MPH SATURDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY AND HOT..             HIGH NEAR 95 / LOW NEAR 74            …MORE

Excessive Heat Advisory Goes into Effect at 8 PM Thursday

NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Excessive Heat Warning remains in Effect for north Texas until 8 PM Thursday night and an Excessive Heat Advisory will be in effect from 8 PM Thursday until 8 PM Friday. Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 105 degrees and heat index values up to 110 degrees and higher…MORE

Timothy Simpkins Found Guilty in Timberview High School Shooting

Update at 6:10pm: The Jury in the Timothy Simpkins attempted capital murder trial have found the 19-year-old guilty. Jurors returned the verdict Thursday evening around 6:00pm after deliberating for half a day. Closing arguments were Thursday morning in the case. Simpkins was accused of opening fire inside Timberview High School in 2021 wounding three people.…MORE

American Airlines Raises 2023 Profit Expectations After $1.34 Billion Profit in Second Quarter

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Despite a potential strike among its pilots and flight attendants, business is booming at American Airlines. In a second-quarter report released Thursday morning, the Fort Worth-based carrier credits the $1.34 billion profit to strong ticket sales, operational goals met and a large drop in the price of jet fuel.…MORE

“Minor, Temporary Relief” this Weekend

WBAP WX CENTER FORECAST 5A 7-20-23             * * EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING UNTIL 8PM * * TODAY…MOSTLY SUNNY, BREEZY AND DANGEROUSLY HOT…             HIGH NEAR 105 (109)             WINDS SOUTHWEST 10-15 MPH TONIGHT…CLEAR, BREEZY AND WARM..             LOW NEAR 82 TOMORROW…MOSTLY SUNNY, BREEZY AND HOT..             HIGH NEAR 103 (107) / LOW NEAR 81            …MORE

Excessive Heat Warning Until 8PM; Heat Index as High as 109

Extreme heat and humidity continues to increase the potential for heat related illnesses. Take precautions if you are spending any amount of time outdoors. Drink plenty of fluids, avoid spending extended periods of time outdoors, and wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. Don’t forget to check the back seat! Thursday Mostly sunny and…MORE

American Airlines Flight Attendants Will Vote to Authorize Strike

(WBAP/KLIF) — American Airlines may be facing another employee strike. After the airline’s pilots union threatened to strike before getting a new tentative contract, now flight attendants are traveling the same path. After not receiving a pay raise for four and a half years, Association of Professional Flight Attendants President Julie Hedrick says they’re seeking…MORE

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