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North Texas Residents Urged To Conserve Water

North Texas Residents Urged To Conserve Water

Wylie (WBAP/KLIF) – The North Texas Municipal Water District reports one of its four water treatment plants unexpectedly shut down Saturday night, and needs critical maintenance before it can be brought back on-line. While that work is underway the District is asking the residents of Collin, Rockwall, and Kaufman counties, as well as the north…MORE

CANCELLED: Corinth Amber Alert

CANCELLED: Corinth Amber Alert

UPDATED 7:21 PM Corinth Police cancel the Amber Alert, indicating the girl has been located. CORINTH – (WBAP/KLIF) – Corinth Police have issued an Amber Alert for 12 year old Angie Carrasco, regarded as being in grave and or immediate danger. No information is issued on the suspect, but police indicate he or she may…MORE

Biden-Saudi Crown Prince Fist Bump Draws Rebuke

Biden-Saudi Crown Prince Fist Bump Draws Rebuke

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia – President Joe Biden’s fist bump with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was drawing criticism even before his meeting with the de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia concluded on Friday. U.S. intelligence agencies said the the crown prince, known as MBS, ordered the 2018 killing of journalist and critic Jamal Khashoggi. President…MORE

Texas Rolls Out 988 Mental Health Hotline This Weekend

Texas Rolls Out 988 Mental Health Hotline This Weekend

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Starting Saturday, anyone who dials 988 will now be able to speak with someone on the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. It’s replacing the current 1-800-273-8255 number, although this number will still be active. This North Texan who has struggled with mental health issues himself said because the new number easier…MORE

McKinney Fire Department Requiring Hot Works Permits Amid Collin County Burn Ban

McKinney Fire Department Requiring Hot Works Permits Amid Collin County Burn Ban

MCKINNEY(WBAP/KLIF News ) – The McKinney Fire Department is once again requiring permits for residents performing hot work, cutting or welding outdoors. The change comes as North Texas is dealing with a dangerous combination of sweltering temperatures, drought conditions and grass fires. McKinney Assistant Fire Chief Michael Smith said the permits are aimed mainly at…MORE