DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Juneteenth celebrations are being held across North Texas. The Federal holiday is acknowledged on June 19. On Monday, U.S. Senator John Cornyn will participate in a 2.5-mile walk with “Grandmother of Juneteenth” Ms. Opal Lee and Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker to recognize the years it took for the news of their…… MORE
High Heat felt across North Texas
(WBAP/KLIF) – North Texans are paying close attention to the weather again this weekend, after a week of severe storms brought hail and wind damage to the area. The National Weather Service said Saturday that additional scattered thunderstorms were possible late afternoon into evening hours. Little damage was reported Saturday, after weeks of storm destruction…… MORE
Texas Baptist Men Helping Perryton Residents in the Wake of Deadly Tornado
PERRYTON (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A North Texas disaster relief group is in the panhandle city of Perryton to help residents recover from a deadly tornado that tore through the area Thursday evening. The twister killed three people and injured more than 75 others. Texas Baptist Men’s Associate Director for Disaster Relief Rupert Robbins describes…… MORE
Collin County: Part of a Bank Collapsed During Severe Storms Thursday Night
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Across parts of the metroplex severe storms produced up to 90 mile per hour winds, heavy rain, lightening and large hail. Power was knocked out to over 35,000 Oncor customers across the utility’s entire service area. In the DFW metroplex, Collin County bore the brunt of outages and damages from the…… MORE
Cooling Centers Will Open Across the Metroplex Amid the Triple Digit Heatwave
Remember to stay hydrated, limit time outside during peak heating, and if you must be outdoors, wear lightweight and light-colored clothing as ‘real feel temps could soar to 118. Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Officials and agencies across the metroplex have taken steps to make sure residents can keep cool and stay safe as amid a…… MORE