Category Archives: 24/7 Newsroom News
Texas Resident Shocked as Electric Bill Spikes to Over $17,000 So Far This Month
(Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Some Texans who get their electric service on a variable rate plan are begining to see sky-rocketing bills as a result of recor...
Feb 19, 2021
Oncor Moving to Restore Power to North Texans
(WBAP/KLIF) — Oncor is making minimal headway on restoring power to North Texans. A recent update issued by the electric company indicates 145,000 customers are still without power, down 5,000 f...
Feb 18, 2021
Governor Abbott Declares Power System Winterization, Related Funding As Emergency Items, Provides Update On Winter Weather Response
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF)- Governor Greg Abbott declared a new emergency item for this legislative session. The Governor is asking the Legislature to mandate the winterization of Texas’ power system an...
Feb 18, 2021
Convoy of Hope Deploys Emergency Relief to Texas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- A Missouri faith based organization is sending emergency supplies to Texas communities in need following the winter storms. Convoy of Hope has deployed several tractor trailers ful...
Feb 18, 2021
Senator Cruz Cites “Wanting to be a Good Dad” as Reason for Cancun Trip
(Senate.gov) (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Senator Ted Cruz caught grief on Thursday for traveling to Cancun in the midst of widespread power outages, caused by this week’s winter storm that left mi...
Feb 18, 2021
Two Dallas Police Officers Expected to Survive after Being Shot On-Duty
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Two Dallas Police Officers are recovering in a local hospital after being shot while responding to a shooting Thursday in the 3500 block of Bonita Avenue, near the Knox Hend...
Feb 18, 2021
ERCOT Give Greenlight for the Majority of Power to be Restored
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – As millions of Texans sit in their homes without electricity amid below freezing temperatures, The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has given the green light for t...
Feb 18, 2021
ERCOT: Gas, Coal & Nuclear Plants Caused More Blackouts Than Wind/Solar
(Getty) Austin, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Amid the massive Texas blackout this week, comes ramped up talk against renewable energy. Many officials, including Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and others have falsel...
Feb 18, 2021
Some Electric Providers Urge Customers to Switch or Pay More; Oncor Says More Lights Are Back On
(Getty) Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – There were dire warnings coming from some Texas electricity retailers who offer low prices based on daily wholesale rates. Those companies urged customers to switch p...
Feb 18, 2021
Governor Abbott Gives Update On State Response To Severe Winter Weather, Power Outages
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF)- Governor Greg Abbott provided an update on the state’s response to severe winter weather conditions and power outages throughout the state. The Governor discussed the weather...
Feb 17, 2021
