Texas (WBAP/KLIF) _ A program aimed at helping some Texans pay their utility bills has been extended through December 29, 2023 for eligible residents Low-income families can get assistance to pay water, gas and electricity bills through the low-income housing water assistance program which was set to end on September 30. Help with reconnections, avoiding…… MORE
Temperatures will continue to climb on Friday and remain hot into the weekend, with many locations seeing temperatures near, or even slightly above, 110 degrees. Heat index values will stay close to actual temperatures for most locations. The main exception will be eastern North and Central Texas where humidity will remain slightly higher, resulting in…… MORE
ERCOT issued a voluntary conservation notice asking residents to reduce electricity use from 3:00pm until 8:00pm Thursday. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas cited extreme temperatures, forecasted high demand and lower reserves due to low wind generation for the request. The Public Utility Commission of Texas echoed ERCOT’s call by asking for conservation. Both entities…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Crews in Fort Worth are working to fix a massive water main break this morning. The Fort Worth Water Department posted video of the break to social media just before 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, showing water flooding the streets along Lancaster avenue. The situation has Lancaster shut down from Henderson…… MORE
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Plano police said they’re investigating an incident that went viral on social media involving two private security guards at a popular bowling alley. The department said officers responded to a report of an assault at the Plano Super Bowl on K Avenue around two a.m. Wednesday. One of the women…… MORE