AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Business Facilities magazine naming Texas as the state with the Best Business Climate in their 19th Annual Rankings Report. “The Texas legend is fueled by leaders, innovators, and trailblazers inspired by the unique freedom and opportunity that only exists in our great state,” said Governor Abbott. “With…… MORE
Hackers Steal Personal Data on Thousands of Pilot Applicants at American and SWA
DALLAS (AP) — Personal information for more than 8,000 applicants to become pilots at American Airlines and Southwest Airlines was stolen when hackers broke into a data base maintained by a recruiting company. The breach at Austin, Texas-based Pilot Credentials occurred April 30, and the airlines learned about it on May 3. They notified affected…… MORE
Texas Medical Examiner Says a Man Who Was Pulled Into a Jet Engine Died by Suicide
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (AP) — A ground worker died Friday night when he was sucked into an engine of a jet that had just landed at San Antonio International Airport, and the local medical examiner is ruling it a suicide. The National Transportation Safety Board said Monday it will not open an investigation. The accident…… MORE
Excessive Heat Warning in Effect for DFW as Brutal Temperatures Take Hold
(WBAP/KLIF) – An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for North and Central Texas until 8 PM Tuesday. According to the National Weather Service, hot temperatures and high humidity will result in peak heat index values of 115 degrees through Tuesday night. NWS officials say the temperatures will increase the risk for heat related illnesses,…… MORE
Collin County Man Sentenced in Child Sex Assault Case
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
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