KAUFMAN COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Kaufman County leaders declared a disaster declaration as the King’s Creek Fire continues to burn. The declaration, issued Monday night, allows the county judge to access more resources and implement tougher fines for people who continue to break an ongoing burn ban. “Such as putting heavier fines for people…… MORE
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Fort Worth says that the extreme heat and lack of rain has triggered an unusually high number of water main breaks in the city; nearly 200 in the past 30 days due to “land shifting.” Another happened overnight in a Fort worth neighborhood where we’re told that water…… MORE
Heat index values over 105 degrees in the advisory area – North Texas and parts of Central Texas. Avoid extended time outdoors, stay hydrated, and know the signs and symptoms of heat related illnesses. Remember to check the back seat! Tuesday Sunny and hot, with a high near 108. South southwest wind 10 to 15…… MORE
Palo Pinto / Somervell (WBAP/KLIF NEWS) – A fire on the west side of Possum Kingdom Lake along Highway 1148 has destroyed several homes and out buildings. As of 10PM Monday night the fire was 10% contained according to officials. Equipment from several states were called in to help. Planes were scooping water from the…… MORE
UVALDE, Texas (AP) – The Texas Department of Public Safety has launched an internal review over the slow response to the Uvalde school massacre. The review, announced Monday, comes after a damning new 80-page report released over the weekend by the Texas House revealed wide failures by all levels of law enforcement. The findings put…… MORE