TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott has issued a Disaster Declaration due to wildfires across the state.Several counties across the metroplex including Dallas, Denton and Tarrant are included in the disaster declaration. The move makes additional resources available to fight wildfires. According to the Texas A&M Forest Service wildfire activity is expected to continue as…… MORE
Due to hot temperatures and abundant dry fuel. Today will be a bit cooler and more humid in many areas which should keep the fire threat from becoming critical as ERCOT officials also extend its Weather Watch Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – ERCOT extended a weather watch on Friday through Friday of this week due to continued…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mavericks superstar Dirk Nowitzki is crediting the DFW metroplex for his success, as he is inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. “It feels amazing that I’ve been able to be there for my entire career,” Nowitzki told reporters. “I’m very proud to say that I was always happy to represent the…… MORE
GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Garland has partnered with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the Environmental Protection Agency, and Sherwin-Williams to sample approximately 45 water miles of surrounding waterways following the August 7 fire at the Sherwin-Williams Shiloh Road Plant. Water sampling results are still being analyzed and will be shared as soon…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Division of Emergency Management, on Friday, confirmed the death of a migrant child passenger on a border bus mission. The Illinois Department of Public Health said the child was 3-year-old. According to TDEM, the bus was traveling from Brownsville to Chicago. “Every loss of life is a tragedy,” TDEM said…… MORE