(WBAP/KLIF) – A weekend software update has canceled all driver license appointments in Texas for Wednesday, September 6th. The Department of Public Safety’s driver license system has crashed after a Labor Day Weekend update, which has forced the cancellation of all appointments statewide. Residents should receive a message through email or phone about the canceled…… MORE
ERCOT Issues Weather Watch
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch from September 6-8 due to forecasted higher temperatures, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves. A Weather Watch is an advance notification of forecasted significant weather with higher electrical demand and the potential for lower reserves. The agency says grid conditions are expected to…… MORE
United Airlines Lifts Ground Stoppage
UPDATED: United Airlines departures have resumed after being halted nationwide for a brief time Tuesday because of a technology outage. AP- United Airlines flights were halted nationwide on Tuesday because of an “equipment outage,” according to the Federal Aviation Administration. One of several FAA bulletins said that United crews were unable to contact airline dispatchers…… MORE
United Airlines Orders Ground Stoppage
AP- United Airlines flights were halted nationwide on Tuesday because of an “equipment outage,” according to the Federal Aviation Administration. One of several FAA bulletins said that United crews were unable to contact airline dispatchers through normal means. The FAA said the issue was limited to United and its subsidiaries. United did not immediately respond…… MORE
Burning Man Revelers Begin Exodus after Flooding Left Thousands Stranded in Nevada Desert
Two to three months of rain fell in 24 hours turning Black Rock Desert into a muddy mess. BLACK ROCK DESERT, Nev. (AP) — Muddy roads flooded by a summer storm that left tens of thousands of partygoers stranded for days at the Burning Man counterculture festival had dried up enough by Monday afternoon to allow them…… MORE
First Lady Jill Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19, President Biden’s Results Negative So Far
WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID-19 Monday but is experiencing only mild symptoms, her spokeswoman said. President Joe Biden was tested for the virus following his wife’s positive test, but his results were negative. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the president would continue testing regularly and would be…… MORE
The Heat is ON, Humidity, too and Fire Danger
* * HEAT ADVISORY THROUGH 9PM WEDNESDAY * * TODAY…MOSTLY SUNNY, BREEZY AND HOT.. HIGH NEAR 102 (106) WINDS SOUTH 10-20 MPH TONIGHT..CLEAR, BREEZY AND WARM.. LOWS 78 – 82 TOMORROW..MOSTLY SUNNY, HOT AND HUMID WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE OF ISOLATED AFTERNOON THUNDERSTORMS. HIGH NEAR 103 / LOW NEAR 80…… MORE
Heat Advisory in Effect Until 9PM Wednesday; Real Feel Temps Near 107
A Heat Advisory is in effect for all of North and Central Texas through Wednesday afternoon. Heat index values between 105-110 degrees can be expected. Make sure to drink plenty of water, take frequent breaks in the shade, and NEVER leave kids or pets unattended in vehicles. Today Sunny and hot, with a high near…… MORE
Heat Advisory in Effect Until 9PM Wednesday; Real Feel Temps Near 107
A Heat Advisory is in effect for all of North and Central Texas through Wednesday afternoon. Heat index values between 105-110 degrees can be expected. Make sure to drink plenty of water, take frequent breaks in the shade, and NEVER leave kids or pets unattended in vehicles. Today Sunny and hot, with a high near…… MORE
The First Lady Tests Positive for COVID-19
First Lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19. The White House issued a statement earlier saying, “This evening, the First Lady tested positive for COVID-19. She is currently experiencing only mild symptoms. She will remain at their home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.” The last time the first lady tested positive for the virus was…… MORE
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