AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge is considering whether Texas can keep a floating barrier on the U.S.-Mexico border as both the Biden administration and Mexico push to remove Governor Greg Abbott’s latest measure to deter migrants from crossing. The Tuesday morning hearing in Austin comes days after Texas, which installed the water barrier…… MORE
Wanted Tow Truck Driver Surrenders in Connection with Deadly Crash
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The suspect wanted in a deadly hit and run in Dallas last week turned himself Monday. The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office says that 25-year-old Juan Francisco Garcia surrendered to authorities after they issued a warrant for his arrest in connection with an early morning crash on Aug 12 that killed 25 year…… MORE
Dangerously High Temps and Heat Indices Continue; High Near 105/Real Feel 110
Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory are both in effect through 9 PM today. Make sure to practice heat safety by drinking plenty of water, avoiding excess time outdoors during the heat of the day, and knowing the signs of heat illness. Texas (WBAP/KLIF) Persistent hot and dry conditions with breezy east-southeasterly winds will lead…… MORE
Biden Says Federal Government Will Help Maui ‘For As Long As It Takes’ To Recover From Wildfire
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — President Joe Biden has told survivors of Hawaii’s wildfires that the nation grieves with you.” He promised that the federal government will help “for as long as it takes” Hawaii to recover from the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. Biden arrived in Maui on Monday, 13 days after…… MORE
Excessive Heat Warning Extended through Tuesday
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The Excessive Heat that has its grasp on much of Texas and the nation’s Midwest has been extended at least another 24 hours through Tuesday night. The National Weather Service office in Fort Worth extended the Excessive Heat Warning for much of North and Central Texas until 9:00pm Tuesday. Dangerously hot…… MORE