Yearly Archives: 2018

Texas Highway Patrol Increases Enforcement over Independence Day

Texas Highway Patrol Increases Enforcement over Independence Day

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Highway Patrol will be increasing traffic enforcement for the next two days. Trooper Lonny Haschel said over 500 DWI arrests were made last year alone. Because of this he urges people to have a designated driver or use ride sharing apps like Uber and Lyft. “There is going to be a…MORE

Burn Bans Issued for Several North Texas Counties

Burn Bans Issued for Several North Texas Counties

(WBAP/KLIF) – Dry conditions are prompting some North Texas counties to issue burn bans. Outdoor burning is temporarily against the law in Tarrant, Denton, Parker, Johnson, Ellis, Wise and Hood Counties. Tarrant county Fire Marshal Randy Renois said Tuesday that lack of rain and triple digit temperatures have made the ground very dry. “It’s a real critical…MORE

North Texans Stocking up on Fireworks this Fourth of July

North Texans Stocking up on Fireworks this Fourth of July

(WBAP/KLIF) – North Texans are hitting fireworks stands outside of city limits to stock up for the Fourth of July. Katy Yarbrough owns a fireworks stand in Van Zandt County and said Tuesday that it’s been a busy year for fireworks sales so far. “This year has been good,” said Yarbrough. “The year started off…MORE

State Health Department Sees Rise in Cyclospora Cases; More than 50 Sickened

State Health Department Sees Rise in Cyclospora Cases; More than 50 Sickened

AUSTIN  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Almost 60 cases of Cyclospora have been reported to Texas Department of State Health Services since May. The department’s Lara Anton said they are trying determine the source of the outbreak, but it is usually fresh produce and water. “We recommend thoroughly washing fresh produce. That may not entirely eliminate the…MORE