Big Bend National Park (WBAP/KLIF) – Two tourists from Florida died of apparent heat prostration late Friday while hiking in Big Bend National Park. Three of them, a 31 year old man and his two stepsons, were on the Marufo Vega Trail when the temperature hit 119 degrees. When the 14 year old stepson was…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Another North Texas city is investigating a hack on its city website. According to the City of Fort Worth, the data posted online on Friday came from an internal information system, not the city website. “We have found no indication that there has been sensitive information related to businesses, residents, or…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – ERCOT’s Weather Watch took effect on Sunday. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas issued the 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 said in a statement. “ERCOT continues to monitor conditions…… MORE
DFW (WBAP/KLIF) – North Texas experienced another round of storms Wednesday afternoon. The National Weather Service Issued Severe hunderstorm Warnings for Denton, Dallas and Ellis Counties. The storms produces heavy rains that lasted about 30 minutes and caused isolated flooding and frequent lightning along area freeways. WBAP/KLIF Meteorologist Brad Barton says A potentially severe thunderstorm…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – First responders in North Texas continue to warn about dangers of the excessive heat being felt this week. The United States Postal Service confirmed on Wednesday that one of its postal workers died while working a route in the Lakewood area of Dallas. The cause of death is pending. “The Postal Service…… MORE