HARRIS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The suspect wanted for this week’s shooting of a Harris County deputy and three other law enforcement officers was taken into custody in the Houston area Thursday night after a chaotic five hour standoff at a home in Humble. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says 34-year-old Terran Green gave…… MORE
Allen Financial Advisor Who Killed Client Amid Investment Fraud Scheme Sentenced
COLLIN COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A former financial advisor in Allen was sentenced to life in prison this week in connection with an investment fraud scheme that left one of his clients who was also a friend dead. 51-year old Keith Todd Ashley was found guilty last October of wire, mail and bank fraud…… MORE
Texas Utility Bill Assistance Program Extended
Texas (WBAP/KLIF) _ A program aimed at helping some Texans pay their utility bills has been extended through December 29, 2023 for eligible residents Low-income families can get assistance to pay water, gas and electricity bills through the low-income housing water assistance program which was set to end on September 30. Help with reconnections, avoiding…… MORE
Weather in a word … HOT! Today’s High 110+
Temperatures will continue to climb on Friday and remain hot into the weekend, with many locations seeing temperatures near, or even slightly above, 110 degrees. Heat index values will stay close to actual temperatures for most locations. The main exception will be eastern North and Central Texas where humidity will remain slightly higher, resulting in…… MORE
ERCOT Asks for Voluntary Conservation
ERCOT issued a voluntary conservation notice asking residents to reduce electricity use from 3:00pm until 8:00pm Thursday. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas cited extreme temperatures, forecasted high demand and lower reserves due to low wind generation for the request. The Public Utility Commission of Texas echoed ERCOT’s call by asking for conservation. Both entities…… MORE