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Tornado Watch Issued for North Texas

Tornado Watch Issued for North Texas

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch until 8:00 PM Friday for portions of North Central and Northwest Texas, Northwest Arkansas and Eastern and Southern Oklahoma. Primary threats include possible tornadoes, scattered damaging winds with gusts up to 80 mph. Scattered large hail is also possible. Counties in the Watch Area include Anderson,…MORE

Arlington Police Seeking Information in Fatal Hit-and-Run

Arlington Police Seeking Information in Fatal Hit-and-Run

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Arlington Police are asking the public to help solve a deadly hit-and-run. It happened Saturday, October 22, on West Division Street between Davis and Fielder. 68-year-old Charlotte Rankin was hit by a car traveling westbound on Division as she tried to cross the roadway. Investigators say the driver never stopped…MORE

Severe Weather Predicted Today in North Texas

Severe Weather Predicted Today in North Texas

Severe weather is expected across North Texas on Friday; late morning through afternoon. The storms are expected to accompany the leading edge of another arriving cold front, and will move east affecting East Texas through Friday evening and the overnight hours. Tornadoes, strong winds, heavy rainfall and large sized hail are all possible with this…MORE

All Eyes On 3 Key Denton County Races on Election Day

All Eyes On 3 Key Denton County Races on Election Day

(WBAP/KLIF) — With early-voting coming to an end on Saturday, election officials are impressed with Mid-Term Election turnout. Denton County Republican Party Executive Director Sina Tidwell believes a Red Wave is appearing at county polling stations. Denton county voters are keying in on three local races on November 8th, Election Day. Those races include State…MORE

Respiratory Illnesses Force Cook Children’s to Activate ‘Internal Disaster Code’

Respiratory Illnesses Force Cook Children’s to Activate ‘Internal Disaster Code’

(WBAP/KLIF) — Respiratory illnesses are sweeping North Texas, which has caused sick children to be taken to the emergency room in droves. As a result, Cook Children’s Emergency Department was forced to activate their internal disaster code for a high census.  Cook’s is experiencing a critical volume of patients that’s pushing the facility to its…MORE