Many experts are skeptical the grid would see as much demand growth as ERCOT predicts. On Thursday, Texas’ grid operator forecasted that the state’s rising demand for electricity could outpace its available supply by the summer of 2026. In a report detailing supply and demand projections for the next five years, the Electric Reliability Council…… MORE
PLANO, Texas – KFC is the latest company to establish a presence in North Texas. What we know: KFC will transfer its 100 corporate office employees from Louisville, Kentucky, to the shared KFC and Pizza Hut headquarters in Plano. The relocation is expected to occur over the next six months. Additionally, 90 U.S.-based remote employees…… MORE
(Dallas) WBAY/KLIF – TxDot is closing managed express lanes in Texas with a fierce winter storm blowing in late this afternoon. Txdot is asking metroplex drivers to plan ahead for the evening commute with potential for rain that could transition to freezing rain or sleet overnight, or, just freeze on roads after coming down. WFAA-TV…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas – A recent poll reveals that most Texans were satisfied with how the 2024 elections were conducted. However, the survey also indicates significant support for proposed election reforms, including a measure that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote. In response to these concerns, Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-Mineola) has introduced Senate…… MORE
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reportedly attempting to gain access to sensitive taxpayer data maintained by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), raising concerns among lawmakers and privacy advocates. According to the Associated Press, Musk’s agency could potentially access millions of taxpayer files, including bank records and other confidential financial documents. Efforts to…… MORE
DALLAS – The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Warning for North and Central Texas, in effect from 9 p.m. Tuesday until 9 p.m. Thursday. With wind chills expected to plummet as low as -8°F, residents should prepare for dangerously cold conditions that could lead to hypothermia, frostbite, or even life-threatening situations with…… MORE
DALLAS – In a historic move, Southwest Airlines has announced plans to reduce its corporate workforce by 15%, eliminating nearly 2,000 jobs. This marks the first mass layoff in the Dallas-based airline’s 53-year history. Key Details of the Workforce Reduction The restructuring will impact approximately 1,750 corporate and leadership positions, with a primary focus on…… MORE
DALLAS — (WFAA; WBAP/KLIF) – For the first time in its nearly 58-year history, Southwest Airlines announced it will be laying off hundreds of workers at its Dallas headquarters. On Monday, the airline announced it will be laying off 1,750 employees at the company’s Dallas Love Field HQ. That number equates to around 15% of…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) TORONTO (AP) — All passengers and crew are accounted for after an incident involving a Delta Airlines flight Monday at Toronto’s Pearson Airport, airport officials said. Television news reports say the plane that arrived from Minneapolis flipped over on landing. “Emergency teams are responding,” the airport said in a post on the social platform…… MORE
ASSOCIATED PRESS: European leaders are reeling after Trump’s decision to upend years of U.S. policy by holding talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in hopes of ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia on Saturday all but ruled out that Europeans would be included in any Ukraine peace talks.… MORE
