A North Texas man is now behind bars after being convicted for sexually abusing a child. On Monday, a jury found 38 year old Benny James Phennel of Princeton, TX guilty of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child. According to the Collin County District Attorney’s office, Phennel sexually abused the child for a period of…… MORE
Energy Experts Reacting to Grueling Summer Temperatures
(WBAP/KLIF) – Energy experts are reacting to the extreme summer heat, and how the temperatures could impact the Texas power grid. ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch from June 25-30 due to forecasted higher temperatures and higher electrical demand. Grid conditions are expected to be normal during a Weather Watch. ERCOT officials say the council…… MORE
Dangerous Heat Continues in North Texas
(WBAP/KLIF) – The National Weather Service has posted a Heat Advisory for north Texas this Monday and Tuesday, including the Dallas – Fort Worth metroplex. Temperatures will climb into the 100s every day this week. Expect Heat Index Values to be between 105° and 110° Monday and Tuesday. The current Heat Advisory will be in…… MORE
Long, Hot Week Ahead, so Pace Yourself!
WBAP WX CENTER FORECAST 5A 6-26-23 + + HEAT ADVISORY UNTIL 8 PM + + TODAY…SUNNY, BREEZY AND HOT.. HIGH NEAR 103 (109) WINDS SOUTHWEST 5-15 MPH TONIGHT…FAIR.. LOWS 78 – 82 TOMORROW…SUNNY, BREEZY, CONTINUED HOT.. HIGH NEAR 104 (107) / LOW NEAR 81 WINDS SOUTHWEST 10-15 MPH WEDNESDAY…SUNNY,…… MORE
Extreme Heat Kills Two In Big Bend National Park
Big Bend National Park (WBAP/KLIF) – Two tourists from Florida died of apparent heat prostration late Friday while hiking in Big Bend National Park. Three of them, a 31 year old man and his two stepsons, were on the Marufo Vega Trail when the temperature hit 119 degrees. When the 14 year old stepson was…… MORE
City of Fort Worth Investigates Website Hack
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Another North Texas city is investigating a hack on its city website. According to the City of Fort Worth, the data posted online on Friday came from an internal information system, not the city website. “We have found no indication that there has been sensitive information related to businesses, residents, or…… MORE
ERCOT’S Weather Watch is in Effect
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – ERCOT’s Weather Watch took effect on Sunday. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas issued the Weather Watch from June 25 – 30 due to forecasted higher temperatures and higher electrical demand. “Grid conditions are expected to be normal during a Weather Watch,” ERCOT said in a statement. “ERCOT continues to monitor conditions…… MORE
Severe Storms Hit North Texas
DFW (WBAP/KLIF) – North Texas experienced another round of storms Wednesday afternoon. The National Weather Service Issued Severe hunderstorm Warnings for Denton, Dallas and Ellis Counties. The storms produces heavy rains that lasted about 30 minutes and caused isolated flooding and frequent lightning along area freeways. WBAP/KLIF Meteorologist Brad Barton says A potentially severe thunderstorm…… MORE
Severe Storms Hit North Texas
DFW (WBAP/KLIF) – North Texas experienced another round of storms Wednesday afternoon. The National Weather Service Issued Severe hunderstorm Warnings for Denton, Dallas and Ellis Counties. The storms produces heavy rains that lasted about 30 minutes and caused isolated flooding and frequent lightning along area freeways. WBAP/KLIF Meteorologist Brad Barton says A potentially severe thunderstorm…… MORE
USPS Letter Carrier Dies in Dallas Neighborhood
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – First responders in North Texas continue to warn about dangers of the excessive heat being felt this week. The United States Postal Service confirmed on Wednesday that one of its postal workers died while working a route in the Lakewood area of Dallas. The cause of death is pending. “The Postal Service…… MORE
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