Severe weather including multiple tornado warnings have been issued for Johnson County, southeast Tarrant County, and western Dallas County. A tornado warning has been issued for southeast Tarrant County and western Dallas County until 6:45pm. Funnel clouds began forming in southern Tarrant County around 5;45pm and began heading northeast. Funnel clouds were spotted in the…… MORE
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Fort Worth Selects Police Monitor
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Fort Worth selects it’s first police monitor to oversee operations within the police department. The position is stemmed from the City’s Race and Culture Task Force. Kim Neal will begin in March. “We look forward to working with Kim Neal to develop Fort Worth’s program for independent review of…… MORE
Governor Abbott: Texas Won’t Consent to Initial Refugee Resettlement
(WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott has informed the U.S. State Department Friday that it will not participate in refugee resettlement this fiscal year. Governor Abbott was responding to an executive order from President Trump that enhances state and local involvement in refugee resettlement. In a letter sent to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Abbott said state and non-profit organizations should concentrate resources on…… MORE
Governor Abbott To Present Medal of Courage to White Settlement Hero
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The man deemed a hero in last month’s church shooting in White Settlement is being honored by the Governor. Governor Greg Abbott will present the Governor’s Medal of Courage to West Freeway Church of Christ hero Jack Wilson on Monday, January 13 at the Governor’s Mansion. Wilson is the head of the volunteer…… MORE
National Weather Service Fort Worth Advises What to Do if Caught on the Road During Severe Weather
NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Severe weather is forecasted to sweep across North Texas Friday into early Saturday bringing thunderstorms some severe with large hail, damaging winds, possible tornadoes and flash flooding. The National Weather Service Fort Worth wants to make sure residents are prepared in the event they’re on the road when the weather…… MORE