MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF News ) – “821” day encourages residents to eat at participating restaurants on Monday that will donate a portion of their proceeds to help pay for signage on the part of Interstate 635 that runs through Mesquite as Officer Richard Houston II memorial highway. The 21-year veteran was shot and killed in the…… MORE
Excessive Heat Warning in effect for NTX through 9 PM
High temperatures will generally peak between 104 to 111 degrees. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air- conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – ERCOT officials again issued a voluntary…… MORE
5.1 Earthquake Ojai; Felt in L.A. as Tropical Storm Hilary Rolls In
(OJAI)- As residents in Southern California brace for damaging, dangerous winds and catastrophic flooding possibilities courtesy of Tropical Storm Hilary, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake was reported Sunday at 2:41 p.m. near Ojai. The quake was described as a “roller” with several aftershocks and felt in the Los Angeles area. Los Angeles Fire Department is now engaged in Earthquake…… MORE
ERCOT Issues Voluntary Conservation Notice
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) The Electric Reliability Council of Texas is asking Texans to voluntarily reduce electricity use, if safe to do so, due to extreme temperatures, continued high demand, and unexpected loss of thermal generation. The Voluntary Conservation Notice is in effect Sunday, August 20, from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. CT. The Voluntary Conservation Notice…… MORE
Amber Alert Discontinued, Rockwall Teen Found Safe
Update 8-20-2023 – ROCKWALL (WBAP/KLIF) – A Rockwall teenager who was the subject of an Amber Alert Saturday night was found safe on Sunday. “The Rockwall Police Department initiated an Amber Alert on Saturday, August 19 related to a missing teen,” Rockwall PD said in a statement. On Sunday, at approximately 10:30am, the subject was…… MORE