(WBAP/KLIF) — A power plant primarily fueled by renewable wind energy broke ground at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport and is expected to come online in mid 2025. The $234-million electric Central Utility Plant (eCUP) will substantially decrease greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the plant’s water usage by 29%. DFW Airport CEO Sean Donahue says the new…… MORE
Excessive Heat Warning Extended Through Friday
(WBAP/KLIF) — Excessive Heat Warnings are expected to continue into next week, with temperatures hovering around 105 and heat index values eclipsing 115. Experts are cautioning that the heat and humidity significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, especially while working or recreating outdoors. Although the most recent excessive heat warning runs through Friday…… MORE
City of Dallas to Pay $8.5 Million in Expenses Due to Ransomware Attack
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Dallas City Council on Wednesday approved paying more than $8.5 million dollars in expenses after more than 26,000 people were impacted in a ransomware attack on the city’s computer network. A data security breach report on the Texas Attorney General’s website shows the City of Dallas became aware of…… MORE
Governor Greg Abbott Ceremonially Signs $18 Billion Property Tax Relief Package
NEW CANEY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Governor Greg Abbott ceremonially signed an $18 billion property tax relief package in New Caney on Wednesday, it’s the largest cut in state history. He was joined by Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dade Phelan, Senator Paul Bettencourt, Representative Morgan Meyer, and other members of the Texas Legislature. Speaking…… MORE
Excessive Heat Warning Remains In Effect
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – The National Weather Service has extended its Excessive Heat Warning through 8:00 PM, Central Time Thursday, August 10. It says north and central Texas will experience dangerously hot conditions throughout the day, with temperatures reaching 105 or greater, and heat index values up to 115. NWS forecasters warn the extreme heat…… MORE