FORT WORTH – (WBAP/KLIF) – The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat advisory for Monday and Tuesday in North Texas, with heat indices expected to reach as high as 115F, or about 46C both days. The heat index is the “feels like” temperature as excessive humidity continues in the North Texas region and…… MORE
State Responds to Perryton Tornado Damage
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a briefing with state and local officials in Perryton on Saturday, and provided an update on the state’s ongoing response and recovery efforts following severe storms and tornadoes on Thursday night in Ochiltree and Cass counties. “One thing that you see epitomized when you come into a…… MORE
DFW Celebrates Juneteenth, Walks with Opal Lee
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