DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – In the wake of this week’s heavy rains and flooding, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins declared a state of disaster. The declaration paves the way for residents impacted by flood to request state and federal assistance. On Monday, Jenkins tweeted: “Based on preliminary damage assessments, I am declaring a state…… MORE
Fauci to Step Down After Decades as Top US Infection Expert
WASHINGTON (AP) – Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, is leaving the federal government in December. Fauci became a household name – and the subject of partisan attacks – during the COVID-19 pandemic. He’s served the government for more than five decades. The 81-year-old Fauci is President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser…… MORE
North Texas waits for Water to Recede after Flooding; Dallas County Issues Disaster Declaration
(WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins has issued a disaster declaration for Dallas County as some areas of the eastern portion of Dallas County received up to 15 inches of rain in less than 24 hours. Elsewhere, North Texans are dealing with the aftermath of heavy rain falling consistently in a short period of…… MORE
Heavy Rain Brings Flash Flooding to DFW
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The metroplex was hammered with rain overnight into Monday morning, leading to hundreds of water related calls. First responders across the metroplex worked through the early morning hours responding to water related calls and accidents. According to Dallas Fire-Rescue, the department responded to 154 high-water incidents, 39 water rescues, and various crashes.…… MORE
Heavy Rain Brings Flash Flooding to DFW
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The metroplex was hammered with rain overnight into Monday morning, leading to hundreds of water related calls. First responders across the metroplex worked through the early morning hours responding to water related calls and accidents. According to Dallas Fire-Rescue, the department responded to 154 high-water incidents, 39 water rescues, and various crashes.…… MORE
Dennis Rodman Says He’ll Travel to Russia To Help Secure Release of Brittney Griner
Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – Former NBA Dennis Rodman who is known who player plans to go to Russia in an effort to try to secure the release of WNBA star and Baylor alum Brittney Griner. Rodman has previously traveled to both North Korea and Russia in the past to engaged in informal diplomacy,and considers North Korea…… MORE
Lake Worth Police Searching for Suspect who Stole Delivery Driver’s Vehicle with Four Kids Inside
LAKE WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Lake Worth Police are asking the public to help identify a suspect who stole a delivery driver’s vehicle with four children inside. Investigators said the driver was picking up a food order at a spot near Boat Club Road and Rocky Point Trail on Friday when the theft occurred.…… MORE
High Water & Multiple Accidents Across the Metroplex
UPDATED: 8/22/22 @8:51AM Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – First responders across the metroplex have responded to hundreds of accident and high water calls. One call for Tarrant County’s MedStar included a person who sustained injuries after their vehicle was swept up by high water. Moderate to heavy rain is expected to continue in Dallas, Kaufman and…… MORE
High Water & Multiple Accidents Across the Metroplex; Flash Flood Warning Until 8am
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIFF) Heavy rains across the area overnight have made a mess of the roadways. Dozens of accidents and high water is being reported in many areas across the metroplex. A reminder to “Turn around, don’t drown.” Most high water deaths occur in vehicles. Meantime, Oncor crews are busy this morning responding to thousands…… MORE
Massive, Potentially Flooding Rainfall Across North, Central Texas
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Three weather systems will combine to bring enormous amounts of rainfall across North and Central Texas beginning this afternoon through overnight and potentially morning hours. National Weather Service meteorologists say North Texans should expect to see 2 to 5 inches of rain on average, although as much as 8 to 10…… MORE
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