AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration over the weekend for Texas counties impacted by this week’s ice storm that caused widespread property damage, hazardous travel disruptions, and localized power outages. The disaster declaration includes Denton, Hays, Henderson, Milam, Smith, Travis, and Williamson counties. Additional counties may be added to the declaration as damage…… MORE
Chinese Spy Balloon Shot Down, Americans React
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Eyes were locked on the Carolina skies Saturday as a suspected Chinese spy balloon ended its weeklong traverse over the U.S. when it drifted over the Atlantic Ocean and was shot down by a fighter jet. In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, a crowd lining the beach boardwalk cheered as a…… MORE
Man Charged in Taking Monkeys from Zoo Charged in Other Incidents
DALLAS (AP) — The man charged in the taking of two emperor tamarin monkeys from the Dallas Zoo has also been charged in two other recent incidents there involving holes that were cut in the fences for enclosures housing langur monkeys and a clouded leopard, authorities said Friday. Davion Irvin, 24, has been charged with…… MORE
Chinese Balloon Now Over Central US as Blinken Cancels Visit
WASHINGTON (AP) — A huge, high-altitude Chinese balloon is sailing across the U.S. The spectacle is drawing severe Pentagon accusations of spying on Friday — while sending excited or alarmed Americans outside with binoculars. Secretary of State Antony Blinken abruptly canceled a high-stakes Beijing trip aimed at easing U..S.-China tensions, and the Biden administration weighed…… MORE
UPDATED: Closings and Delays
NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Most school districts remain closed across North Texas today with some planning a delayed open. See a complete list on our website. Schools that are opening today are in bold print. A 2 Z Learning Center Closed A&M College of Dentistry Opening at 10:00 AM Friday A.W. Brown Leadership Academy Closed…… MORE