WBAP WX CENTER FORECAST 5A 8-11-23 * * EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING * * * * RED FLAG WARNING * * TODAY…MOSTLY SUNNY AND HOT… HIGH NEAR 106 (112) WINDS SOUTHWEST 5-10 MPH TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY, BREEZY AND WARM.. LOWS 81-85 TOMORROW…SUNNY, BREEZY AND HOT.. HIGH NEAR 105 /…… MORE
Another North Texas School District to Implement Armed Security
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Plano ISD Board of Trustees approved a school marshal program to comply with the Texas Legislature’s passage of House Bill 3, which requires all schools to have an armed security officer on campus. According to Plano ISD Superintendent Dr. Teresa Williams, school marshals will be district employees and cover all campuses not…… MORE
Tarrant County to Cut Budget & Give Employees a Raise
(WBAP/KLIF) — When Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare ran for office, he made a pledge to cut unnecessary spending. That promise is closer to reality as the Commissioner’s Court is reviewing the proposed 2024 fiscal year budget. Many large Texas counties increase spending and hire more staff, year in and year out. however, the state’s…… MORE
DFW Airport Breaks Ground on Renewable Power Plant
(WBAP/KLIF) — A power plant primarily fueled by renewable wind energy broke ground at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport and is expected to come online in mid 2025. The $234-million electric Central Utility Plant (eCUP) will substantially decrease greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the plant’s water usage by 29%. DFW Airport CEO Sean Donahue says the new…… MORE
Excessive Heat Warning Extended Through Friday
(WBAP/KLIF) — Excessive Heat Warnings are expected to continue into next week, with temperatures hovering around 105 and heat index values eclipsing 115. Experts are cautioning that the heat and humidity significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, especially while working or recreating outdoors. Although the most recent excessive heat warning runs through Friday…… MORE
City of Dallas to Pay $8.5 Million in Expenses Due to Ransomware Attack
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Dallas City Council on Wednesday approved paying more than $8.5 million dollars in expenses after more than 26,000 people were impacted in a ransomware attack on the city’s computer network. A data security breach report on the Texas Attorney General’s website shows the City of Dallas became aware of…… MORE
Don’t let LaHaina Happen Here
WBAP WX CENTER FORECAST 5A 8-10-23 * * EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING UNTIL 7A FRIDAY * * * * RED FLAG WARNING * * TODAY…MOSTLY SUNNY AND HOT… HIGH NEAR 106 (112) WINDS SOUTHWEST 5-10 MPH TONIGHT…WIDELY ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS…OTHERWISE.. PARTLY CLOUDY, BREEZY AND WARM.. LOWS 81-85 TOMORROW…SUNNY, BREEZY…… MORE
Governor Greg Abbott Ceremonially Signs $18 Billion Property Tax Relief Package
NEW CANEY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Governor Greg Abbott ceremonially signed an $18 billion property tax relief package in New Caney on Wednesday, it’s the largest cut in state history. He was joined by Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dade Phelan, Senator Paul Bettencourt, Representative Morgan Meyer, and other members of the Texas Legislature. Speaking…… MORE
Excessive Heat Warning Remains In Effect
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – The National Weather Service has extended its Excessive Heat Warning through 8:00 PM, Central Time Thursday, August 10. It says north and central Texas will experience dangerously hot conditions throughout the day, with temperatures reaching 105 or greater, and heat index values up to 115. NWS forecasters warn the extreme heat…… MORE
Dallas To Pay $8.5 Million Damages For Ransomware Attack
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas City Council has approved the payment of $8.5 million in damages to the victims of a ransomware attack on the city’s computer network. The attackers got into the system more than three months ago. The city confirmed in mid-June that the attackers obtained access to the personal data of at…… MORE
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