(WBAP/KLIF) — MedStar is utilizing heat maps to track heat-related calls, which shows a cluster in downtown Fort Worth, along Rosedale Street and Lancaster Avenue. Matt Zavadsky says the data shows that the calls are concentrated around areas with a high concentration of homeless, who struggle to readily find cooling environments. MedStar crews have treated…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Governor Greg Abbott met in Fort Worth, Wednesday, with Mayor Mattie Parker and law enforcement leaders to announce the signing of two street racing bills into law. Governor Abbott indicated that HB 1442 adds two new offenses to the organized criminal activity statute, while the second law is HB 2899, which allows police…… MORE
UPDATE 8-2-23 3:45 PM: (WBAP/KLIF) – The excessive heat warning in North and Central Texas is extended until 8 p.m. on Thursday. According to the National Weather Service, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures or heat index values around 103 to 110 degrees are possible. Extreme heat and humidity increase the potential for heat related illnesses,…… MORE
COLLEGE STATION (WBAP/KLIF) — Texas A&M Forest Service warned on Wednesday of increased wildfire danger, as high temperatures and dry conditions continue to impact the state. “Since mid-July, wildfire activity has increased substantially across Texas due to expanding drought conditions,” said Wes Moorehead, Texas A&M Forest Service Fire Chief. “Over the past two weeks, state…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Division of Emergency Management announced this week that delivery is available for select health and medical supplies from the state’s inventory. According to TDEM, the delivery is available for Texas Emergency Management warehouse inventory including masks, gloves, and COVID-19 test kits. Texas emergency managers, first responders, local public health entities,…… MORE