Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Fort Worth says that the extreme heat and lack of rain has triggered an unusually high number of water main breaks in the city; nearly 200 in the past 30 days due to “land shifting.” Another happened overnight in a Fort worth neighborhood where we’re told that water…… MORE
Excessive Heat / Extreme Fire Danger Regionwide
WBAP WX CENTER FORECAST 5A 7-19-22 * * EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING ALL OF NORTH TEXAS * * * * RED FLAG WARNING REGIONWIDE..EXTREME GRASS FIRE DANGER * * TODAY…SUNNY, BREEZY AND EXCESSIVELY HOT.. HIGHS 108-111 / LOWS NEAR 85 WINDS SOUTHWEST 15-20 MPH AND GUSTY TOMORROW…SUNNY TO PARTLY CLOUDY, HOT AND MORE…… MORE
Excessive heat warnings/advisories continue through Wednesday as temps climb to 105 to 110
Heat index values over 105 degrees in the advisory area – North Texas and parts of Central Texas. Avoid extended time outdoors, stay hydrated, and know the signs and symptoms of heat related illnesses. Remember to check the back seat! Tuesday Sunny and hot, with a high near 108. South southwest wind 10 to 15…… MORE
Two Major Grass Fires Burning In North Texas
Palo Pinto / Somervell (WBAP/KLIF NEWS) – A fire on the west side of Possum Kingdom Lake along Highway 1148 has destroyed several homes and out buildings. As of 10PM Monday night the fire was 10% contained according to officials. Equipment from several states were called in to help. Planes were scooping water from the…… MORE
Texas State Police Launch Internal Review of Uvalde Response
UVALDE, Texas (AP) – The Texas Department of Public Safety has launched an internal review over the slow response to the Uvalde school massacre. The review, announced Monday, comes after a damning new 80-page report released over the weekend by the Texas House revealed wide failures by all levels of law enforcement. The findings put…… MORE
Jury Selection Underway for Ex-Trump Adviser Steve Bannon
WASHINGTON (AP) – Jury selection has begun in the trial of former Trump presidential adviser Steve Bannon. Bannon faces criminal contempt of Congress charges after refusing for months to cooperate with the House committee investigating the U.S. Capitol assault. In the trial, underway Monday, Bannon is charged in Washington’s federal court with defying a subpoena…… MORE
Texas A&M Forest Service Warns of High Fire Danger Amid Sweltering Temperatures
NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Texas A & M Forest Service is urging residents to be extra cautious this week as scorching temperatures and drought conditions continue to blanket North Texas. The region is under an excessive heat warning this week with temperatures hovering near 109 degrees on Monday and hitting 108 on…… MORE
Free School at Arlington ISD’s Back-to-School Kickoff; Pre-Registration Required
Arlington, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Free backpack, school supplies, haircuts and more will be offered at Arlington IDS’s back to school kickoff next month. According to the district, dozens of organizations will be on hand to make sure students are ready for the first day of school. The event happens August 6, from 8am until noon…… MORE
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Uvalde Report: Texas House Cmte Finds Systematic Failures by Law Enforcement [WATCH]
Uvalde, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A Texas House committee’s long awaited report on what went wrong in the Uvalde Robb Elementary School shooting is now out. 19 children and 2 teachers were shot and killed as a bevy of officers from many agencies took no action to stop the shooter for more than one hour. The…… MORE
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