WBAP WX CENTER FCST: 5A 4-24-23 TODAY…PARTLY TO MOSTLY CLOUDY, BREEZY AND MILD… HIGH NEAR 65 WINDS SOUTHEAST 10-20 MPH TONIGHT…SPOTTY SHOWERS POSSIBLE OVERNIGHT.. LOW NEAR 54 TOMORROW…SCATTERED SHOWERS IN THE MORNING.. RAIN AND THUNDERSTORMS INCREASING DURING THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING.. HIGH NEAR 70 / LOW NEAR 60 WINDS…… MORE
President Biden Partially Approves Texas’ Request for Major Disaster Declaration
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced over the weekend that President Joe Biden partially approved the state’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Texas counties impacted by the effects of icy conditions and winter weather from Winter Storm Mara earlier this year. “I thank President Biden for his administration’s assistance as Texas…… MORE
North Texans Celebrate the Earth at Fair Park
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The EarthX Expo converged on Fair Park over the weekend. The event is the world’s largest green gathering held annually around Earth Day in Dallas. The group’s Congress of Conferences highlights a wide range of environmental & sustainability-related topics. “It has grown to become the largest event of its kind in the…… MORE
Texans have through Monday to take advantage of Tax Free Emergency Items
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management are encouraging Texans to participate in this year’s Emergency Supplies Sales Tax Holiday Weekend that runs through Monday night. “One of the best ways for Texans to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their property in the event of severe weather is…… MORE
Migrant Camp Set Ablaze Across Border
(WBAP/KLIF) — About two dozen makeshift tents were set ablaze and destroyed at a migrant camp across the border from Texas this week, witnesses said Friday, a sign of the extreme risk that comes with being stuck in Mexico as the Biden administration increasingly relies on that country to host people fleeing poverty and violence.…… MORE
Supreme Court Preserves Access to Abortion Drug
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday preserved women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion, rejecting lower-court restrictions while a lawsuit continues. The justices granted emergency requests from the Biden administration and New York-based Danco Laboratories, maker of the drug mifepristone. They are appealing a lower court ruling…… MORE
Search for Missing 6-Year-Old Everman Boy Set for Saturday
(WBAP/KLIF) — The search for missing Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez continues in Everman. The 6-year-old hasn’t been seen alive since last November and police believe he is dead after his parents fled the country. Everman Police Chief Craig Spencer says dogs detected a scent of human remains in dirt around a shed on the family’s property. That…… MORE
Suspected Rockwall Pedophile Jailed on $1-Million in Bonds
(WBAP/KLIF) — A suspected Rockwall pedophile is behind bars as police search for more victims. Rockwall Police arrested 64-year-old William Bynum for aggravated sexual assault of a child back in February…when there investigation discovered several other victims. Now, police believe the alleged pedophile has sexually assaulted children across the state and beyond and are asking…… MORE
Texas Jobs Report Soars Above the Nation
(WBAP/KLIF) — Texas has set a series of new state employment records. According to recently-released statistics from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), the Lone Star State added 28,600 new jobs in March. That puts the state ahead of the entire nation in job growth with over 14.9 million Texans employed. TWC Director Mariana Vega says…… MORE
DART Career Fair Open to the Public on Saturday
(WBAP/KLIF) — Dallas Area Rapid Transit is hosting a Career Fair, Saturday, at their headquarters on Pacific Avenue. DART’s Gordon Shattles says starting pay has been increased as they have a significant number of jobs to fill, including police officers, bus & rail operators, marketing representatives, planners, and engineers. DART is also offering a $3,500…… MORE
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