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
DFW Hits Hottest Temperature in Ten Years; Excessive Heat Warning Extended through Saturday
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – DFW Airport reached 110 degrees Friday which is the hottest air temperature recorded at the airport, where records are kept, since 2011. The last 110 degree day was August 2nd, 2011. The last time 111 degrees was recorded was September 4th, 2000. The National Weather Service has re-issued its Excessive Heat…… MORE
ERCOT Expects Tight Grid Conditions, Requests Conservation Friday from 3pm to 9pm CT
(Austin) WBAP/KLIF – ERCOT is asking Texans to conserve electricity use, if safe to do so, today from 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. The agency says it expects low wind power generation and high demand to continue through the weekend because of extreme heat and is asking Texans to stay tuned for additional communications this…… MORE
Houston Named to Host 2028 GOP Convention
HOUSTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Republican National Convention will return to Texas in four years. GOP Chair Ronna McDaniel announced Friday that the 2028 Republican National Convention will be in Houston, Texas. This is the second time Houston will serve as host to the once-in-four-years event. Houston beat out finalists Miami and Nashville for the honor.…… MORE