(WBAP/KLIF) — Police in a Dallas suburb say a man with a history of violence toward his 81-year-old mother has been charged with killing her days after his release from jail. Irving police said, Thursday, that 52-year-old Christopher Coggins has been arrested and charged with murder in Laverne Coggins’ death. Officers performing a welfare check…… MORE
Trinity Metro Continues Modified Service Due to Weather
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Because of the impending severe weather, Trinity Metro will continue its modified service schedule through Friday, February 4th. In most cases, Trinity Metro bus routes will run on a Saturday schedule. Trinity Metro TEXRail will operate on its regular schedule. Trinity Railway Express will operate on a Saturday schedule on Friday, Feb. 4. ZIPZONE…… MORE
TXOGA: “Texas has an Abundance of Natural Gas”
TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The Texas Oil and Gas Association releases a report of the current state of the oil and gas industry and the effects of the winter weather. According to S&P Global Platts, 30-day average for Texas Onshore production continues strong during February 2022 with daily production averaging 1.5 Bcf/d more or almost 7% more…… MORE
Activities in North Texas Freeze amid Winter Blast
(WBAP/KLIF) – North Texans bundled themselves in warm clothing on Thursday to survey the coverage of a much anticipated winter storm. Much of DFW was blanketed with ice overnight, followed by a coating of snow later in the day. Many North Texas roads are impassable and are expected to remain treacherous until temperatures warm up…… MORE
15,000 Utility Workers from Across the Nation Assisting Oncor’s Power Restoration Efforts
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Oncor has secured mutual assistance resources from across ten states to support power restoration efforts after the winter storm. Approximately 1,500 utility workers supporting the effort include personnel from Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky and Missouri. If ice accumulates, it will pose the greatest possible impact to electric…… MORE
Overnight Shelter Opened For Dallas Homeless
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Dallas, OurCalling and other partners opened an inclement-weather shelter at Fair Park to accommodate those experiencing homelessness. Wednesday afternoon, outreach teams from OurCalling visited encampments and bussed homeless individuals to the Automobile Center, the city of Dallas designated as an overnight shelter. Through the weekend, OurCalling staff will be on site 24 hours a…… MORE
Gov. Abbott says Texas Power Grid is Holding Up
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott provided an update on Texas’ response to winter weather that is currently impacting the state on Thursday. During the press conference, the Governor reported that 27 state agencies are responding to the impact of the storm to ensure Texans have the support and resources they need to stay…… MORE
DART Suspends Rail Service Through Sunday Due to Winter Storm
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – As a powerful winter storm sweeps across North Texas, DART has suspended all rail operations through Sunday, February 6. The transit agency’s Gordon Shattles said buses will be operating on a Sunday schedule. “We’ve stayed in close contact with the National Weather Service. The extent of the weather that we’re expecting…… MORE
ERCOT Issues Winter Weather Watch
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has issued a Winter Weather Watch effective through Sunday, Feb. 6 Interim CEO Brad Jones says the watch is “the highest level of pre-event notification that ERCOT has.” Jones added the agency has enough energy to cover the storm and if anyone experiences a power outage over the next…… MORE
Roads Conditions Deteriorate as a Wintry Mix Falls Across NTX
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – TXDOT crews are in place statewide as road conditions are expected to deteriorate with the incoming winter storm. Veronica Beyer with the agency is asking Texans to stay off of the roads when possible. Authorities are also warning against using generators indoors and are encouraging Texans to be mindful of the…… MORE
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