Irving (WBAP/KLIF) – The U.S. Geological Survey reports a 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck Friday morning in Irving near the old Texas Stadium site. The USGS says it was centered five kilometers deep. So far there are no reports of damage, but many residents say it was impossible to ignore. “The whole house was shaking,” said…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2017
Morning News: Keith Rhodes Interview
Keith Rhodes, CEO of the North Texas Region of the American Red Cross joins Brian on the Morning News. They talk about Hurricane Harvey prep from a North Texas perspective plus what you can do to contribute.… MORE
Gasoline prices rise as Hurricane Harvey approaches
Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – Gasoline prices are rising across the state as Hurricane Harvey approaches the Texas gulf coast. Half of the nation’s refineries are located along the coast, and most of them will shut down as the storm approaches. The price of gasoline on the futures market increased by a nickel a gallon when the…… MORE
Corpus Christi babies evacuated to Fort Worth
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – A group of critically ill babies from Corpus Christi are being cared for at Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth. They were flown in on the hospital’s medical jets Thursday night from Corpus Christi ahead of Hurricane Harvey, and are now housed in Cook Children’s intensive care unit. Hospital officials…… MORE
Governor says President Trump has pledged federal resources for hurricane prep
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott has talked with President Trump about preparations for the onslaught of Hurricane Harvey. He says the president has pledged all available resources of the federal government to help with preparations. The Governor says evacuation orders need to be followed because those who ignore them may find themselves trapped by…… MORE