North Texas (WBAP/IKLIF) – Carrollton fire officials says a transformer and tree caught fire at and behind fire station #4 on Rosemeade Parkway near Kelly Blvd. around 9:20 last night. WFAA-TV says that officials confirmed that the fire had spread to the fire station. Residents in the area and others posted multiple photos of the…… MORE
MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF News ) – “821” day encourages residents to eat at participating restaurants on Monday that will donate a portion of their proceeds to help pay for signage on the part of Interstate 635 that runs through Mesquite as Officer Richard Houston II memorial highway. The 21-year veteran was shot and killed in the…… MORE
High temperatures will generally peak between 104 to 111 degrees. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air- conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – ERCOT officials again issued a voluntary…… MORE
(OJAI)- As residents in Southern California brace for damaging, dangerous winds and catastrophic flooding possibilities courtesy of Tropical Storm Hilary, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake was reported Sunday at 2:41 p.m. near Ojai. The quake was described as a “roller” with several aftershocks and felt in the Los Angeles area. Los Angeles Fire Department is now engaged in Earthquake…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) The Electric Reliability Council of Texas is asking Texans to voluntarily reduce electricity use, if safe to do so, due to extreme temperatures, continued high demand, and unexpected loss of thermal generation. The Voluntary Conservation Notice is in effect Sunday, August 20, from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. CT. The Voluntary Conservation Notice…… MORE