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Collin County GOP Passes Resolution Condemning Paxton Impeachment

Collin County GOP Passes Resolution Condemning Paxton Impeachment

MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – The Collin County Republican Party passed a resolution on Monday condemning the impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Texas House of Representatives. Paxton is accused of misusing his power to benefit a campaign donor. He is suspended while he awaits an impeachment trial in the Senate. “The Resolution reflects…MORE

ERCOT Issues Weather Watch due to Forecasted Higher Demand

ERCOT Issues Weather Watch due to Forecasted Higher Demand

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch from June 15 – June 21 due to forecasted higher temperatures and higher electrical demand. Grid conditions are normal during a Weather Watch. “ERCOT has issued its first Weather Watch to let Texans know that we are forecasting increased demand due to the higher temperatures expected…MORE

Trump Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Charges; Speaks in NJ After Arraignment  [WATCH]

Trump Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Charges; Speaks in NJ After Arraignment [WATCH]

UPDATED: 6/14/23 7:17AM Donald Trump is characterizing the federal charges against him as “election interference and yet another attempt to rig and steal a presidential election.” He aired his grievances to hundreds of supporters at his Bedminster golf club in New Jersey, hours after becoming the first former president to face charges in federal court.…MORE

Inflation Slowed Sharply in May to 4%; Lowest in 2 Years

Inflation Slowed Sharply in May to 4%; Lowest in 2 Years

Stats from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics show that underlying inflation measures stayed high WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer prices in the United States cooled last month, rising just 0.1% from April to May and extending the past year’s steady easing of inflation. At the same time, some measures of underlying price pressures remained high.…MORE

Severe Storms Continue this Morning After a 2nd Night of Large Hail-Producing Storms

Severe Storms Continue this Morning After a 2nd Night of Large Hail-Producing Storms

Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – The entire metroplex is under a severe thunderstorm watch this morning. That, after large hail producing weather impacted parts of the region on Sunday and Monday night. The current weather advisory is in effect in Dallas, Tarrant, Collin and Denton counties until 10 a.m. More severe weather is possible this evening.…MORE

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 10AM for Dallas, Tarrant Counties;  High Near 90

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 10AM for Dallas, Tarrant Counties; High Near 90

Frequent lightning, hail, and damaging winds will be the primary hazards. The main window of concern is generally between 3 PM and 10 PM. Tuesday: Isolated, BUT potentially SEVERE thunderstorms this morning…could contain strong winds and hail…small risk of a tornado…..ending west to east about 9-10AM. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 89.…MORE

Severe Weather Moves Through North Texas

Severe Weather Moves Through North Texas

(WBAP/KLIF) Dallas – Severe weather moved through North Texas Monday evening. Hail between 2 and 4 inches was reported in several areas including Mansfield. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for Southeast Dallas and sirens sounded as the storm moved through the area. A Severe Thunderstorm warning for Kaufman County expired at midnight as the…MORE

ERCOT adds New Ancillary Service to Support Grid Reliability

ERCOT adds New Ancillary Service to Support Grid Reliability

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – ERCOT launched the ERCOT Contingency Reserve Service, a new daily procured Ancillary Service, this week. According to ERCOT, as energy demand continues to grow in Texas, adding ECRS will support grid reliability and mitigate real-time operational issues to keep supply and demand balanced. “As summer temperatures begin to rise across Texas and…MORE