AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – Investigations into last month’s power crisis amid a severe winter storm are growing. On Monday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a Civil Investigative Demand to Intercontinental Gas Exchange, a natural gas exchange that saw massive price increases during the storm. Paxton said expansions are typical as investigations reveal more information.…… MORE
Texas GOP Rep Called on Fmr. President Trump to ‘call off’ His Supporters; Also Talks ERCOT & Stimulus [WATCH]
Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – A congressional subcommittee is now investigating last month’s power crisis in Texas. Texas U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R/TX 10th District), who does not sit on the committee suggested that at the federal level, Congress could suggest “creative ways to winterize‘ the Texas power grid. Rep. McCaul told WFAA’s ‘Inside Texas Politics’ that…… MORE
Most Texas Grocers Will Continue To Require Masks
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — As of Wednesday, March 10, there will be no mask mandate in Texas but independent of state government, businesses can and will keep the rules in place. According to a report by WFAA grocery chains across Texas will continue to require employees and shoppers to wear nose and mouth coverings for…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: People Don’t Know When To Stop Talking
Turns out, basically nobody knows how to end a conversation at the appropriate time. Are you in the minority who does?? Dave and Scott tell you about this new study.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Fired Over Twitter, and A “Bombshell” Interview About the Royal Family
The Washington Football Team cheerleaders are ticked off at the organization because they were reportedly fired via Twitter. Dave and Scott discuss, plus have audio from the “bombshell” interview between Oprah, Prince Harry, and Meagan Markle.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: What is Going On At The Border? And Spring Break In Florida
A lot of political back and forth is happening in regards to what’s happening at the Texas-Mexico border. Dave and Scott check in with Fox’s Tonya J. Powers for the latest, followed by a look at one Florida beach’s idea to curb COVID cases over Spring Break.… MORE
Texas PUC Refuses to Reverse $16B Overcharge to Utility Companies During Energy Crisis
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Public Utility Commission has decided to let stand the 16-billion dollar overcharge imposed on utility companies during the statewide energy crisis last month. The discrepancy was discovered by an independent market monitor last week. Potomac Economics found that ERCOT kept market prices too high for nearly two days after widespread…… MORE
A Change in Senate Rules?
WASHINGTON (AP) – Now that President Joe Biden is on the verge of his first big legislative victory, a key moderate Democrat says he may be open to changing Senate rules that could allow for more party-line votes to push through the White House’s agenda. Sen. Joe Manchin says he wants to retain a procedural…… MORE
A Second Murder Charge for a Woman Already Facing Murder and Kidnapping Charges
NEW BOSTON, Texas (AP) – A Texas woman facing murder and kidnapping charges in the death of a pregnant woman and removal of the baby from the victim’s womb now faces a second murder charge. The Texarkana Gazette reports that a Bowie County grand jury on Thursday indicted 28-year-old Taylor Parker for murder in the…… MORE
Texas Rapper Killed In Georgia
Atlanta (AP) – A shooting on Interstate 85 in suburban Atlanta has claimed the life of a rising Texas rap artist. It was one of three interstate shootings in the Atlanta metro area in two days. Police say rapper Corey Detiege, who performed under the stage name Chucky Trill, died at a hospital after the predawn…… MORE
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