Texas National Guard Soldier Shoots Into Mexico

El Paso (WBAP/KLIF) A member of the Texas National Guard stationed in El Paso as part of Operation Lone Star touched off an international protest by firing at least one shot into Mexico. The unidentified guardsman reportedly shot across the Rio Grande into Mexico. A Mexican man standing on the Mexican side of the border…MORE

Classes Have Resumed At Plano West Senior High School

Plano (WBAP/KLIF) – The faulty air conditioning system that forced Plano West High School to shutdown late last week has been temporarily fixed, and reportedly is able to cool the buildings enough to restart classes, so the school days have resumed on their regular schedule. A permanent A/C fix is to be installed over the…MORE

Warm + Dry + Breezy = More Fire Danger

WBAP WX CENTER FORECAST 5A 8-29-23 TODAY…MOSTLY SUNNY, BREEZY AND HOT..             HIGH NEAR 97             WINDS NORTHEAST 10-20 MPH THIS AFTERNOON TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY..             LOWS 72-76 TOMORROW…MOSTLY SUNNY, BREEZY AND HOT..             HIGH NEAR 98 / LOW NEAR 75             WINDS NORTHEAST 10-20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON THURSDAY…SUNNY AND HOT..             HIGH NEAR 99…MORE

UNC Faculty Member Shot Dead in Campus Building

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — A University of North Carolina faculty member was shot and killed in a campus building, an official said Monday. UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz said the shooting was in Caudill Laboratories, and there is no longer a threat to the public. A suspect has been arrested, the school said. “This…MORE

American Airlines Fined $4.1 Million for Dozens of Long Tarmac Delays That Trapped Passengers

DALLAS (AP) — The federal government is fining American Airlines $4.1 million for dozens of instances in which passengers were kept on board planes without a chance to exit during long ground delays. The U.S. Department of Transportation said Monday it is the largest such fine against an airline since rules covering long ground delays…MORE

March 4, 2024, Trial Date Set for Trump in US Case Charging Him With Plotting to Overturn Election

WASHINGTON (AP) — A judge on Monday set a March 4, 2024, trial date for Donald Trump in the federal case in Washington charging the former president with trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election. The decision from U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan denied a defense request to push the trial back until…MORE

Slightly Cooler, but more Humid

WBAP WX CENTER FORECAST 5A 8-28-23 TODAY…SUNNY, BREEZY AND NOT AS HOT..             HIGH NEAR 95             WINDS NORTHEAST 10-20 MPH AND GUSTY THIS AFTERNOON.. TONIGHT..FAIR, BREEZY AND COOLER..             LOWS 70-75 TOMORROW…SUNNY, BREEZY AND HOT..             HIGH NEAR 97 / LOWS 70-75             WINDS NORTHEAST 10-20 AND GUSTY BY AFTERNOON WEDNESDAY…SUNNY, BREEZY AND HOTTER..…MORE

Multiple People Killed In Jacksonville Store Shooting, Mayor Says

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville’s mayor says multiple people have been fatally shot inside a Dollar General store in the city. Mayor Donna Deegan tells WJXT “there are a number of fatalities” Saturday inside the store but didn’t give a precise number. Numerous police officers are in the area near Edward Waters University. Further details…MORE

ERCOT Requests Energy Conservation From 3 PM to 9 PM on Saturday

(WBAP/KLIF) – ERCOT officials are expecting the Texas power gird to have lower operating reserves Saturday afternoon and evening, and are asking residents to conserve energy between 3 PM and 9 PM. According to ERCOT, today’s conservation appeal does not indicate that the grid is experiencing emergency conditions at this time. The high demand for…MORE

Former Price Is Right Star Dead at 99

(WBAP/KLIF) — Bob Barker has passed away at the age of 99. Barker served as “The Price Is Right” host for 35 years, before stepping aside in 2007. Barker was awarded 19 Emmy Awards throughout his 50 year television career, 14 of them as host of “The Price Is Right.” Robert Barker was born in…MORE

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