AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The State of Texas has deployed maximum resources to local officials throughout the state to respond to severe winter weather and to restore power to our communities. State agencies are sending resources and personnel to help local officials clear roadways and to assist essential workers, such as healthcare professionals and power grid…… MORE
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday declared the reform of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas an emergency item this legislative session. According to the Governor, by declaring the item an emergency, he is calling on the legislature to investigate ERCOT and ensure Texans never again experience power outages on the scale they have…… MORE
Due to ongoing record-low temperatures and generation, ERCOT has continued to direct Oncor and utilities across the state to drop power load through maintained controlled outages. These controlled outages are occurring across the state and the entire Oncor service territory. Oncor was able to rotate some outages overnight, but poor grid conditions have continued to…… MORE
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Dallas has opened an emergency warming center at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Cnter at 650 South Griffin St. Residents can access the warming center on canton street; it’s located in Exhibit Hall A. Residents will be provided a chair and table, and should bring in meals…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – According to Texas Governor Greg Abbott, the White House has issued a Federal Emergency Declaration for Texas in response to the severe winter weather throughout the state. The Governor submitted a request for the declaration on Saturday to assist the State in response efforts related to the storm. “I thank President Biden…… MORE
DALLAS (AP) – The Texas council that manages the majority of the state’s electricity has initiated rotating power outages Monday morning as the state experiences a winter storm dropping snow, ice and temperatures. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas urged residents to reduce electricity. Over a million customers went without power for short periods as…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate has acquitted Donald Trump of inciting the horrific attack on the U.S. Capitol, concluding a historic impeachment trial. That trial exposed the fragility of America’s democratic traditions and left a divided nation to come to terms with the violence sparked by his defeated presidency. The vote was 57-43, short of…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration late Friday in all 254 counties in response to severe winter weather that is impacting Texas. According to the Governor, the state continues to deploy resources available to assist local officials in their response efforts. He ordered the Texas State Operations Center to expand its daily operations…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- A deadly crash on I-35W Thursday morning in Fort Worth left 6 people dead and at least 65 people were treated at hospitals. Officials say 133 cars were involved in the pile-up and it was caused by icy road conditions. State Representative Ramon Romero who oversees the district of where the accident occurred,…… MORE
WASHINGTON D.C. (WBAP/KLIF News) – Former President Donald Trump’s defense team have begun to make their arguments Friday in the Senate’s second impeachment trial. The House impeached Trump last month on an article of “incitement of insurrection” stemming from the deadly riot following a “Stop the Steal” rally at the U.S. Capitol January Sixth. Five…… MORE
