The red flag will be hoisted again today afternoon and evening in areas west of the I-35 corridor. An elevated fire threat will continue east of I-35. Avoid all outside burning and welding! The Excessive Heat Warning will continue through Thursday across much of North Texas until 8PM with a daytime near 105. Triple digit…… MORE
Former Cowboy Enshrined this Weekend in Pro Football Hall of Fame
(WBAP/KLIF) — The only player from a losing team to win Super Bowl MVP is headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Former Dallas Cowboys linebacker Chuck Howley is a Senior Choice in the Class of 2023. That category is for players who have been retired at least 25 years. Howley played on the…… MORE
MedStar Using Heat-Related Call Map to Track Data
(WBAP/KLIF) — MedStar is utilizing heat maps to track heat-related calls, which shows a cluster in downtown Fort Worth, along Rosedale Street and Lancaster Avenue. Matt Zavadsky says the data shows that the calls are concentrated around areas with a high concentration of homeless, who struggle to readily find cooling environments. MedStar crews have treated…… MORE
Governor Abbott Signs Bills to Combat Street Racing
(WBAP/KLIF) — Governor Greg Abbott met in Fort Worth, Wednesday, with Mayor Mattie Parker and law enforcement leaders to announce the signing of two street racing bills into law. Governor Abbott indicated that HB 1442 adds two new offenses to the organized criminal activity statute, while the second law is HB 2899, which allows police…… MORE
Excessive Heat Warning Continues for North and Central Texas
UPDATE 8-2-23 3:45 PM: (WBAP/KLIF) – The excessive heat warning in North and Central Texas is extended until 8 p.m. on Thursday. According to the National Weather Service, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures or heat index values around 103 to 110 degrees are possible. Extreme heat and humidity increase the potential for heat related illnesses,…… MORE