AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – ERCOT launched the ERCOT Contingency Reserve Service, a new daily procured Ancillary Service, this week. According to ERCOT, as energy demand continues to grow in Texas, adding ECRS will support grid reliability and mitigate real-time operational issues to keep supply and demand balanced. “As summer temperatures begin to rise across Texas and…… MORE
H&M Reopens at Allen Premium Outlets
ALLEN (WBAP/KLIF) – More than a month after 8 people and a gunman were killed at Allen Premium Outlets in Allen on May 6, the H&M store reopened on Monday. The opening comes two weeks after the majority of stores at the outlet mall opened their doors again. The 120 stores in the mall were…… MORE
Up to Softball Sized Hail Put a Whammy on Cars and Structures Across NTX
In the Denton County town of Bartonville, this man identified as Kevin Lewis is seen looking at the severe damage to his vehicle. Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/LIF) – Very Large hail fell across parts of the metroplex Sunday as severe storms move through the area. In Flower Mound late night several people were out checking out…… MORE
Long Commutes Start After Major Highway Collapses in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Drivers have started longer commutes after an elevated section of Interstate 95 collapsed in Philadelphia following damage caused by a tanker truck carrying flammable cargo catching fire. Sunday’s blaze closed a heavily traveled segment of the East Coast’s main north-south highway indefinitely. Newscasts warned of traffic nightmares Monday and gave advice on…… MORE
Dallas PD: 7-Year Old Found Safe After Alleged Abduction, Investigators Release Image of Suspect’s Car
UPDATE: The Dallas Police Department released information about the suspect and vehicle connected to the abduction of a 7-year-old girl Monday morning, hours after the girl was found safe. Investigators described the man who approached Lillie May Anderson and her 9-year-old brother as black, in his thirties with short dark hair. He was driving a…… MORE
Wet Weather Could Linger in parts of North Texas
UPDATE: 6-11-23 9:36 A.M. According to the National Weather Service, Widely scattered strong to severe storms are expected Sunday afternoon near a stalled front. Very large hail & damaging wind gusts in excess of 65 mph will be the main threats. Otherwise, it’ll be hot and humid with heat index values climbing to 100-108 degrees.…… MORE
At-Home Outfits Homeless Housing Apartments in Dallas
(WBAP/KLIF) — A major home decor retailer is helping the City of Dallas combat homelessness. The Office of Homeless Solutions (OHS) new permanent supportive housing building on Independence Drive was outfitted by retailer At-Home. The company’s Mackenzie McCarver says the services area apartments were outfitted with At-Home merchandise. The Dallas-based chain operates more than 260…… MORE
Border Patrol Council Weighs in on New Texas Border Laws
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Border Patrol council weighs in on new Texas border protection laws. After signing border security bills into Texas law, Governor Abbott credited the legislature with providing the tools to fight the cartels. According to Border Patrol Council Vice-President Chris Cabrera, giving border agents the authority to arrest in Texas is huge. The…… MORE
Court Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit Against Beto O’Rourke
(WBAP/KLIF) — A Texas appeals court has dismissed a billionaire’s defamation lawsuit against Democrat Beto O’Rourke that was brought after he criticized a $1 million campaign contribution to Republican Governor Greg Abbott. Friday’s ruling comes over a year after O’Rourke repeatedly made critical remarks about the donation by Kelcy Warren, chairman of pipeline company Energy…… MORE
Severe Thunderstorms Possible in DFW
(WBAP/KLIF) — Severe thunderstorms are possible across North and Central Texas on today. A complex of strong to severe storms will likely impact eastern portions North Texas this morning, before re-developing near and south of I-20 around mid afternoon. The second round will likely be the more impactful round of storms with primary hazards that…… MORE
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