FT. WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The National Weather Service in Ft. Worth has extended the Excessive Heat Warning through 8 pm Thursday evening. People in the impacted areas are instructed to drink plenty of water, stay in air-conditioned rooms, stay out of the sun when possible and check on relatives and neighbors. The target area includes…… MORE
Big Tex Choice Awards Finalists Announced
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The State Fair of Texas has announced the 10 finalist for the Big Tex Choice Awards.On August 27th three winners will be crowned in the categories of: Best Taste-Savory, Best Taste-Sweet and Most Creative. The finalists in the Savory Category include Deep Fried Cheesy Crab Tater Bites, Deep Fried Pho, Loaded Fries…… MORE
15-Year-Old Fatally Hit By Car Near Roach Middle School in Frisco
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – McKinney Police said 15-year-old Landon Bourque was fatally hit near Roach Middle School in Frisco ISD. It happened just before 5:30 Wednesday morning as the teen was riding his bicycle in a marked school crossing at Independence Parkway and George Washington Drive. The driver stopped and rendered aid but the…… MORE
EPA Urging Residents to Avoid Duck Creek in the Aftermath of Sherwin-Williams Plant Fire
GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Environmental Protection Agency is warning residents in Garland to avoid fishing in certain creeks because of contaminated runoff from the fire at the Sherwin-Williams plant on Monday. The City of Garland said the foam retardant from the Sherwin-Williams’ suppression system entered the sewers and surrounding creeks. Officials said while…… MORE