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ERCOT’S Weather Watch is in Effect

ERCOT’S Weather Watch is in Effect

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

Severe Storms Hit North Texas

Severe Storms Hit North Texas

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

USPS Letter Carrier Dies in Dallas Neighborhood

USPS Letter Carrier Dies in Dallas Neighborhood

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

Plano Police Investigating Business Burglaries

Plano Police Investigating Business Burglaries

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – Plano Police Detectives are asking for information regarding an individual who they believe to have been involved in several burglary cases. Police said this week that the man unlawfully entered various businesses and stole numerous items, including a firearm. The burglaries happened on March 14 in the 1700 block of 14th Street,…MORE

Fort Worth Police Investigating Fatal Shooting of 12-Year-Old Boy

Fort Worth Police Investigating Fatal Shooting of 12-Year-Old Boy

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Fort Worth police are investigating the fatal shooting of a twelve-year-old boy. Officers were called to Cook Children’s Medical Center after someone brought the victim to the emergency room on Monday just after 10:20 p.m. The child later died at the hospital. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office identified…MORE