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Dallas, Tarrant County Vaccination Site Operations Resume Sunday

Dallas, Tarrant County Vaccination Site Operations Resume Sunday

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Dallas County’s Fair Park vaccine operations will resume on Sunday, February 21 from 1-6pm, providing second doses to those who were due for their second dose on or before Friday, February 12. If you last name starts with the letters A-M, arrive between 1:00pm-3:30pm on Sunday. If your last name starts with the letters…MORE

Congressman Ron Wright Funeral Arrangements Open to the Public

Congressman Ron Wright Funeral Arrangements Open to the Public

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- On behalf of the late Congressman Ron Wright’s family, Matt Langston has released the following statement and information regarding the funeral and farewell arrangements set to honor his life and legacy: “Congressman Wright was a pillar and political powerhouse in the community,” said Matt Langston. “His legacy is a rarity in today’s political environment,…MORE

Governor Abbott Lays Out Priorities for Recovery as Texas Thaws Out

Governor Abbott Lays Out Priorities for Recovery as Texas Thaws Out

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott laid out four immediate priorities for the State of Texas during a Friday briefing, as well as what the state is doing to restore power and water and ensure that food and fuel demands are met throughout Texas following this week’s winter storm. According to the Governor, the first immediate priority…MORE

Senators Support Governor Abbott’s Federal Request, President Biden Likely to Visit Texas

Senators Support Governor Abbott’s Federal Request, President Biden Likely to Visit Texas

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – U.S. Senators from Texas, John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, wrote President Biden on Friday, in support of Governor Abbott’s request for a major disaster declaration following this week’s winter storm that left millions of Texans in the dark and the cold. “Emergency resource distribution has been delayed by treacherous road, rail, and…MORE

ERCOT Ends Emergency Conditions, Normal Operations Have Resumed

ERCOT Ends Emergency Conditions, Normal Operations Have Resumed

UPDATE 10:48 a.m.  (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Electric Reliability Council of Texas CEO Bill Magness announced Friday that emergency conditions have ended and normal operations have resumed. “Texas can’t afford to have this happen again,” he said, adding that he welcomes conversations on how to improve capabilities. The development is welcome news to many Texans,…MORE

US Lets in Asylum-Seekers Stuck in Mexico, Ends Trump Policy

US Lets in Asylum-Seekers Stuck in Mexico, Ends Trump Policy

SAN DIEGO (AP) – After waiting months and sometimes years in Mexico, people seeking asylum in the United States are starting to be allowed into the country as they wait for courts to decide on their cases. It’s unwinding one of the Trump administration’s signature immigration policies that President Joe Biden vowed to end. The…MORE

Texas Resident Shocked as Electric Bill Spikes to Over $17,000 So Far This Month

Texas Resident Shocked as Electric Bill Spikes to Over $17,000 So Far This Month

Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Some Texans who get their electric service on a variable rate plan are begining to see sky-rocketing bills as a result of record demand over the past week. Our media partner WFAA spoke with Griddy customer Ty Williams who says bill nearly tripled from $600 last month to nearly $17,000 so…MORE

Oncor Moving to Restore Power to North Texans

Oncor Moving to Restore Power to North Texans

(WBAP/KLIF) — Oncor is making minimal headway on restoring power to North Texans.  A recent update issued by the electric company indicates 145,000 customers are still without power, down 5,000 from early Thursday morning. 63,000 of the outages are the result of Monday’s storm, which Oncor believes should be restored by Friday evening.  82,000 customers lost…MORE

Governor Abbott Declares Power System Winterization, Related Funding As Emergency Items, Provides Update On Winter Weather Response

Governor Abbott Declares Power System Winterization, Related Funding As Emergency Items, Provides Update On Winter Weather Response

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF)- Governor Greg Abbott declared a new emergency item for this legislative session. The Governor is asking the Legislature to mandate the winterization of Texas’ power system and for the Legislature to ensure the necessary funding for winterization. In addition, the Governor announced he is requesting a Major Disaster Declaration — which includes Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, and…MORE

Convoy of Hope Deploys Emergency Relief to Texas

Convoy of Hope Deploys Emergency Relief to Texas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- A Missouri faith based organization is sending emergency supplies to Texas communities in need following the winter storms. Convoy of Hope has deployed several tractor trailers full of water and emergency relief supplies to help affected communities around Dallas and Houston. Each truck can fit about 1,500 cases of water. More than four…MORE