Yearly Archives: 2018

Out With the Old Christmas Trees in With the New Year

Out With the Old Christmas Trees in With the New Year

Do you need to throw out your live Christmas tree? The City of Plano has you covered. Plano is offering an environmentally friendly way to get rid of your tree. Steve Funk with the City’s Environmental Waste Service and Collection program said all you need to do is drop off your tree at the four…MORE

High Water Rescues As Flood Warning Remains in Full Force

High Water Rescues As Flood Warning Remains in Full Force

HUNT COUNTY – WBAP/KLIF –  5 rescues of people from vehicles caught in unexpected flooding overnight; 2 more this morning.  First responders in Hunt County have successfully saved several people from rising floodwaters on roads through the region, spurred by flooded pastures spilling over onto roads.   North Texas waters continue to rise near waterways, and…MORE

AP Exclusive: Migrant teen tent city staying open into 2019

AP Exclusive: Migrant teen tent city staying open into 2019

(AP) – The Trump administration says it will keep a tent city holding more than 2,000 migrant teenagers open through early 2019. The announcement was made Wednesday about the Tornillo facility, which opened in June in an isolated corner of the Texas desert for up to 360 children. It later expanded into a guarded detention…MORE

Winter Weather in the Midwest Could Affect Flights out of DFW

Winter Weather in the Midwest Could Affect Flights out of DFW

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Heavy rain moved out of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex Thursday morning but DFW Airport could experience more delays Thursday because of winter weather in other parts of the country. Weather experts say a winter storm over the midwest continues to intensify. Cynthia Vega with DFW Airport encourages travelers to look for ‘DFW…MORE

Turbulence on Dallas Bound Flight Prompts Austin Landing

Turbulence on Dallas Bound Flight Prompts Austin Landing

AUSTIN (AP) – Officials say an American Eagle flight from Mexico was diverted because of heavy storms in Texas and that some passengers requested medical attention after turbulence aboard the flight. The plane landed in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday night as thunderstorms moved through the state. Tornado watches were issued around Austin and gusty winds…MORE