(WBAP/KLIF) — The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued an Excessive Heat Warning until 9 PM Friday. Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 109 and heat index values up to 111 are expected in portions of north central Texas. Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly…… MORE
ERCOT Expects Tight Grid Conditions, Requests Conservation Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. CT
(Austin, TX) – Due to continued high temperatures, high demand, low wind, and declining solar power generation this afternoon, operating reserves are expected to be low into the afternoon and evening hours. As a result, ERCOT is asking Texans to conserve electricity use, if safe to do so, today, September 7, from 5 p.m. –…… MORE
Free EV Charging Stations in Mesquite
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Metroplex now has two new, level-two electric vehicle (EV) chargers available for free use. Two electric vehicle charging stations are now available in the city of Mesquite. The city’s Jenni Gilmer says the EV charging sites are located at Mesquite City Hall and the Mesquite Municipal Center. A Texas Department of Transportation…… MORE
Major Weekend Road Closure for US 75 in Dallas
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Motorists beware of some major road closures this weekend A portion of US-75 northbound and southbound between Royal and Forest Lanes will be closed from 7pm Saturday, through 3pm Sunday. Tthe reason for the closure, the installation of the Northaven Trail Pedestrian Bridge. There will also be ramp closures at the junction…… MORE
Texas Prisons on Lockdown Due to Rising Violence Connected to Illegal Drugs
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Texas Department of Criminal Justice said a rise in contraband, violence and drug related inmate murders triggered a lock down on Wednesday. 16 inmates have been killed by other inmates over the last year. In a press release, the agency said there’s been a “substantial increase” in the volume…… MORE