DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Local athletic trainers on relying on a particular science to to help keep student athletes safe from excessive heat. Before each outdoor football practice, athletic trainers in Dallas ISD are checking the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature. The WBGT is a measure of the heat stress in direct sunlight, considering things like temperature,…… MORE
CELINA (WBAP/KLIF) – Triple-digit temperatures aren’t slowing down construction on Methodist Celina Medical Center, but crews are having to work some odd hours to beat the heat. During the current heatwave, crews are starting their concrete pours on the $237 million project around 1 a.m. each morning. According to industry experts, wet concrete needs time to dry properly,…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The National Weather Service extended the Excessive heat Warning until Wednesday at 8 p.m. The warning covers all of North and Central Texas and includes dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of heat index values between 105 and 112 degrees. According to NWS, extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — The fed’s hike in the interest rate isn’t entirely bad for consumers. It may be unwelcomed news for those searching to buy a new home or car, however for those wishing to save and invest, opportunity is knocking. For those saving and investing money, the federal reserve’s rate increase to 5.5% provides money-making…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — A new aviation leader has been chosen for Dallas Love Field. 43-year-old Patrick Carreno has officially been promoted to Director of Aviation to oversee operations at Love Field, Dallas Vertiport, and Dallas Executive Airport. Carreno has been serving as interim director since November of last year and said he’s excited to continue the…… MORE