DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – As released Thursday, March 07, 2024 by XCel Energy; Statement from Xcel Energy regarding wildfires in the Texas Panhandle Xcel Energy (XEL) issued the following statement regarding the wildfires in the Texas Panhandle. MINNEAPOLIS (March 7, 2024) — Xcel Energy (XEL) issued the following statement regarding the wildfires in the Texas Panhandle:…… MORE
An estimated 85% of beef cattle in Texas are raised in the Panhandle, with expectations the disaster will see prices of beef going up in supermarkets nationwide. 12 million cattle are, or were, estimated to be in the Panhandle in or in the path or near to the fires. Researchers find the Texas fire season…… MORE
WFAA-TV – AT&T is pledging to offer customers a $5 credit on their bills which should be in effect within two billing cycles. The credit follows last week’s cut service, which the company has blamed on a coding error; saying nothing more. AT&T says the five dollars is about the cost of one day’s service.…… MORE
By Kimberly James; WBAP and KLIF News, Dallas, Texas. DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – A record bust for the entire nation in Eagle Pass, Texas last Sunday – tons of meth, seized in a trailer. Customs and Border Protection announcing it’s largest bust ever of methamphetimine, at 6 and a half tons in Eagle Pass on…… MORE
DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax has offered a resignation letter to the Dallas Mayor and City Council members. No reason is given for the resignation. In his letter of resignation dated February 21, 2024, Broadnax thanks the Mayor and Council members for the opportunity to serve citizens and the 13,000 city employees…… MORE
(ASSOCIATED PRESS)- Diplomat and presidential candidate hopeful Niki Haley tells Associated Press she has no plans to exit the race, casting doubt as well on Donald Trump’s ability to win the November general election. The former Ambassador to the United Nations and South Carolina Governor cites Trump’s legal troubles, warning he may not be able…… MORE
By Kimberly James; WBAP and KLIF News, Dallas, Texas. AUSTIN – (WBAP/KLILF) – Furthering a military-style approach to guarding the Texas border with Mexico, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces he intends to build an 80-acre military base camp near Eagle Pass. The Governor calls the planned base “Forward Operating Base Eagle”. It will be built…… MORE
UPDATE: 1:15 PM – PTAA School says students are safe, and all safety protocols were quickly put into place after reports a student with a firearm had entered the school. UPDATE: 11:17 AM – Mesquite Police say they have a suspect in custody in connection with an apparent shooting inside PTAA School in the 3200…… MORE
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The mass shooting that unfolded amid throngs of people at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration appeared to stem from a dispute between several people, authorities said Thursday. Police Chief Stacey Graves said that the 22 people injured in the shooting ranged between the ages of 8 and 47…… MORE
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks fell sharply Tuesday after disappointing inflation data made investors confront the bitter possibility that interest rates will stay high for months longer than they were hoping. The S&P 500 tumbled 1.4% as traders delayed forecasts for when the Federal Reserve will deliver the cuts to interest rates they crave…… MORE
