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Texas Medical Examiner Says a Man Who Was Pulled Into a Jet Engine Died by Suicide

Texas Medical Examiner Says a Man Who Was Pulled Into a Jet Engine Died by Suicide

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (AP) — A ground worker died Friday night when he was sucked into an engine of a jet that had just landed at San Antonio International Airport, and the local medical examiner is ruling it a suicide. The National Transportation Safety Board said Monday it will not open an investigation. The accident…MORE

Excessive Heat Warning in Effect for DFW as Brutal Temperatures Take Hold

Excessive Heat Warning in Effect for DFW as Brutal Temperatures Take Hold

(WBAP/KLIF) – An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for North and Central Texas until 8 PM Tuesday. According to the National Weather Service, hot temperatures and high humidity will result in peak heat index values of 115 degrees through Tuesday night. NWS officials say the temperatures will increase the risk for heat related illnesses,…MORE

Collin County Man Sentenced in Child Sex Assault Case

Collin County Man Sentenced in Child Sex Assault Case

A North Texas man is now behind bars after being convicted for sexually abusing a child. On Monday, a jury found 38 year old Benny James Phennel of Princeton, TX guilty of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child. According to the Collin County District Attorney’s office, Phennel sexually abused the child for a period of…MORE

Energy Experts Reacting to Grueling Summer Temperatures

Energy Experts Reacting to Grueling Summer Temperatures

(WBAP/KLIF) – Energy experts are reacting to the extreme summer heat, and how the temperatures could impact the Texas power grid. ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch from June 25-30 due to forecasted higher temperatures and higher electrical demand. Grid conditions are expected to be normal during a Weather Watch. ERCOT officials say the council…MORE

Dangerous Heat Continues in North Texas

Dangerous Heat Continues in North Texas

(WBAP/KLIF) – The National Weather Service has posted a Heat Advisory for north Texas this Monday and Tuesday, including the Dallas – Fort Worth metroplex. Temperatures will climb into the 100s every day this week. Expect Heat Index Values to be between 105° and 110° Monday and Tuesday. The current Heat Advisory will be in…MORE