JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville’s mayor says multiple people have been fatally shot inside a Dollar General store in the city. Mayor Donna Deegan tells WJXT “there are a number of fatalities” Saturday inside the store but didn’t give a precise number. Numerous police officers are in the area near Edward Waters University. Further details…… MORE
ERCOT Requests Energy Conservation From 3 PM to 9 PM on Saturday
(WBAP/KLIF) – ERCOT officials are expecting the Texas power gird to have lower operating reserves Saturday afternoon and evening, and are asking residents to conserve energy between 3 PM and 9 PM. According to ERCOT, today’s conservation appeal does not indicate that the grid is experiencing emergency conditions at this time. The high demand for…… MORE
Former Price Is Right Star Dead at 99
(WBAP/KLIF) — Bob Barker has passed away at the age of 99. Barker served as “The Price Is Right” host for 35 years, before stepping aside in 2007. Barker was awarded 19 Emmy Awards throughout his 50 year television career, 14 of them as host of “The Price Is Right.” Robert Barker was born in…… MORE
Record Heat as Football Kicks Off in DFW
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Weather experts in North Texas say the scorching temperatures being felt in the region continue to prove historic. According to the National Weather Service, DFW and Waco set new daily record highs on Friday. Both sites reached 110 degrees, which broke the previous records of 106° at DFW and 104° at Waco.…… MORE
Straydog Among Texas Shelters and Sanctuaries Participating in Nationwide Clear the Shelters Adoption Event
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A Texas dog sanctuary is participating in today’s Clear The Shelter event and is hoping to find some of their animals a good forever home. Straydog has been helping rescue, rehabilitate and re-home abandoned, abused and surrendered dogs for 29 years. Pam Bollinger is the non-profit’s co-president and says the…… MORE