Lightening Strikes Attributed to at 3 House Fires in Tarrant County Sunday

Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Severe weather that moved across the metroplex Sunday afternoon caused some wind damage in parts of Tarrant County. Officials also say that lightening strikes likely caused three house fires in Tarrant County. Two fires in North Fort Worth on Birdville Way and Horse Whisper Drive were quickly brought under control; while…MORE

Today, Cloudy, Humid, Isolated P.M. Storms, 88 / 70, Winds NE5-10 Tuesday, Mostly Sunny, Less Humid, 90 / 72, Winds L&V Wednesday, Sunny to PtCldy, 92 / 75 Thursday, Mostly Sunny, 95 / 76, Winds S5-10 Friday, Suny, Breezy, HOt, Humid, Isolated PM Storms Possible, 98 (107) / 79MORE

Dallas Firefighter Facing Covid Claim Theft Charges

WFAA/WBAP/KLIF – DALLAS – A Dallas Fire-Rescue employee was arrested Friday, after officials said he claimed he and his family tested positive for Covid-19 in order to get time off work. Court documents say 38 year old Fire Station 7 employee William Carter is charged with felony theft. An arrest warrant says Carter requested Covid-19 leave…MORE

Asylum Advocates End Work With US

San Diego (AP) – Two organizations say they are ending cooperation with the Biden administration to identify the most vulnerable migrants waiting in Mexico to be admitted to the United States to seek asylum. The withdrawals of the International Rescue Committee and HIAS from a consortium of groups helping the government is a blow to…MORE

The National Evictions Moratorium Has Expired

Dallas (AP) – A federal freeze on most evictions enacted last year expired Saturday. The moratorium, put in place by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in September, has been the primary tool keeping millions of tenants in their homes. Many of them lost jobs during the coronavirus pandemic, and have fallen months…MORE