(WBAP/KLIF) — Many Southwest Airlines passengers are stranded until next year. The nightmare for Dallas-based Southwest Airlines and its passengers continues, as nearly 4,000 flights were canceled, Monday. Southwest Airlines canceled 71% of their flights, Monday, stranding passengers across the country. According to recently retired Love Field Aviation Director Mark Duebner, Southwest’s flight scheduling system…… MORE
3 Washington State Electric Substations Vandalized
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Vandalism at three power substations in western Washington early Sunday initially cut power to about 14,000 utility customers, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office said. The attacks come as federal officials are warning that the U.S. power grid needs better security to prevent domestic terrorism and after a large outage in North Carolina earlier…… MORE
Dallas Cowboys Beat Philadelphia’s Eagles
The Dallas Cowboys trailed for most of Saturday’s NFL game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, but rallied in the fourth quarter to come out on top 40 – 34. The Cowboys now have an 11 and 4 record, and will face the Tennessee Titans December 29.… MORE
Weekend Weather Forecast
Saturday: Sunny and cold. Winds: N becoming S 5-10. High: 35 Christmas Eve Night: Clear and cold. Winds: S 5-10. Low: 23. Christmas Day: Sunny and cold. Winds: S 5-10. High: 46. Monday: Sunny, not as cold. Winds: SW/N 5-10. High: 53. Tuesday: Sunny and cool. Winds: SE 10-15. High: 57… MORE
Congress Passes $1.7T Omnibus Spending Bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — A $1.7 trillion spending bill financing federal agencies through September and providing more aid to a devastated Ukraine cleared the House on Friday as lawmakers raced to finish their work for the year and avoid a partial government shutdown. The bill passed mostly along party lines, 225-201. It now goes to President…… MORE
City of Dallas Updating Residents on Impact of Arctic Blast
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – As the arctic blast continues to blanket the region, the City of Dallas updated residents on the storm’s impact on Friday. Officials admitted the below freezing temperatures and high winds are taking a toll on the Metroplex, but said the situation is nothing like last year’s deadly Winter Storm Uri.…… MORE
Holiday Travel, Heating Oil Demand Lead to Spike in Gas Prices
NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The ongoing arctic blast is contributing to a slight increase in gas prices. AAA Texas reports prices across DFW jumped from $2.64 for a gallon of regular unleaded to $2.69 overnight. The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.62 for a gallon of regular unleaded, that’s three cents…… MORE
Oncor: Local Issues Caused Hundreds of Power Outages Amid Plunging Temps [LISTEN]
In addition local first responder were kept busy amid the frigid temperatures. Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Even though Oncor has responded hundreds of power outages since Thursday amid the recent Arctic cold snap, the power utility says that none of the power issues are related to the Texas grid. Connie Piloto with Oncor says the…… MORE
The Worst is over, but still bone-chilling COLD
WBAP WX CENTER FCST: 12-23-22 * * * WIND CHILL ADVISORY / HARD FREEZE WARNING * * * TODAY…PARTLY CLOUDY, WINDY AND COLD… HIGH NEAR 23 (WIND CHILLS -5FON AVERAGE) WINDS NORTHWEST 15-25 MPH AND GUSTY TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY.. LOWS 14-18 TOMORROW…MOSTLY SUNNY AND NOT AS COLD… HIGH NEAR 34 /…… MORE
North Texans seek Shelter amid Arctic Blast
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – There was a dash to the shelters on Thursday morning after the anticipated cold front blew into the metroplex. “We’ve seen the snow, we’ve the wind chill, and everyone is realizing how cold it is going to be,” said Juliana Williams with homeless outreach center Our Calling. “So people are taking shelter…… MORE
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