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Heatwave Forces Crews to Pour Concrete after Midnight

Heatwave Forces Crews to Pour Concrete after Midnight

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

North Texas Excessive Heat Warning Extended

North Texas Excessive Heat Warning Extended

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

Higher Interest Rates Not All Bad

Higher Interest Rates Not All Bad

(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

Dallas Love Field Gets New Aviation Director

Dallas Love Field Gets New Aviation Director

(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

Impeached Texas AG Ken Paxton Wants Most Charges Dismissed Before September Trial

Impeached Texas AG Ken Paxton Wants Most Charges Dismissed Before September Trial

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Lawyers for impeached Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Monday sought to have most of the charges against him dismissed, arguing that they rely on alleged acts of corruption before he was reelected to a third term in 2022. In motions filed with the Senate, where Paxton’s impeachment trial is scheduled to begin Sept.…MORE