AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Despite experts who say Texas’ power grid remains vulnerable, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott declared Tuesday that new reforms “fix all of the flaws” that caused February’s deadly winter blackout that left more than 4 million people without power in subfreezing weather. He was joined by Republicans who defended it as a…… MORE
Washington, DC (WBAP/KLIF) – The Biden administration says it has identified more than 3,900 children who were separated from their parents at the U.S.- Mexico border under former President Trump’s “zero-tolerance” policy on illegal crossings. The Family Reunification Task Force says it is still reviewing cases, so the final count may be higher. The task…… MORE
El Paso (WBAP/KLIF) – A Texas woman who was arrested for posing as her daughter at a middle school in El Paso says she did it to push for better security on the school’s grounds. Despite the fact that Casey Garcia is 30 years old she managed to go to to seven out of her…… MORE
Weatherford (WBAP/KLIF) – The Red Cross has opened a flood shelter for residents of Parker County. So much rain has fallen in the county that two dam gates are open at Possum Kingdom Lake’s Morris Sheppard Dam. The Brazos River Authority advises anyone living near low-lying areas along the Brazos River to take immediate precautions.…… MORE
MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF)- There will be a free Mesquite Job Fair, at the Mesquite Convention Center and Exhibit Hall, 1700 Rodeo Drive, on Wednesday, June 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Mesquite Business Retention and Expansion Task Force (BRE) is hosting an opportunity for both job seekers of all ages and employers looking to…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Recently passed energy-sector reform bills were been signed into law by Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday during a ceremony in Austin. The state legislation followed February’s deadly winter storm that left millions of Texans without power amid unprecedented cold temperatures. The Governor opened his remarks by praising the legislature for accomplishing…… MORE
McKINNEY, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – H-E-B announced Tuesday they will continue their D-FW expansion plans by opening a store in McKinney on the northeast corner of Custer Road and Eldorado Parkway. The store is expected to open in spring 2023. “Today is an exciting day for our community as we announce the upcoming arrival of this…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott will host a Border Security Summit on Thursday evening in Del Rio. The meeting comes amid a continued surge of crossings at the southern border. According to the Governor’s office, Governor Abbott’s Border Security Summit will bring together Texas sheriffs, police chiefs, county judges, mayors, and landowners to hear from state…… MORE
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Denton (WBAP/KLIF) – Former Texas Congressman Beto O’Rourke‘s has launched ‘Texas Drive for Democracy,’ a voter registration drive that stopped in Denton County Monday. During comments before an enthusiastic crowd gathered at North Lakes Park, O’rourke spoke out against Texas Senate Bill 7; and praised Democratic State Rep. Michelle Beckley who joined her colleagues in opposing…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley announced on Tuesday that he will not seek a fifth term in the upcoming 2022 election. Judge Whitley has served as the Tarrant County Judge since 2007, having previously served as a Tarrant County Commissioner since 1997. “After much deliberation with fellow leaders, friends, and, most…… MORE
