AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas’ power grid that buckled during February’s deadly winter storm would operate under new oversight and require power plants to prepare for more extreme weather under overhauls that moved closer to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk Tuesday. Six weeks after more than 100 people died in subfreezing weather in Texas, including many of…… MORE
NFL Expands Regular Season
UNDATED (AP) – The NFL regular-season schedule is expanding from 16 to 17 games, the first increase since the league went from 14 to 16 games before the 1978 season. Team owners approved the 17th game today as expected, with the extra contest being an interconference matchup based on where teams finished in the previous…… MORE
2 Ex-Texas Sheriff Deputies Indicted in Black Man’s Death
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Prosecutors say two former Texas sheriff deputies have been indicted on manslaughter charges in the March 2019 death of a 40-year-old Black man named Javier Ambler. The announcement today comes two years after Ambler’s death was filmed by the police reality TV series “Live PD.” The former postal worker was shocked…… MORE
Over 4,000 Migrants, Many Children, Crowd into Texas Facility
DONNA, Texas (AP) – The Biden administration for the first time has allowed journalists inside its main border detention facility for migrant children. A tour Tuesday revealed a severely overcrowded tent structure where more than 4,000 migrants were crammed into a space intended for 250 and the youngest ones are kept in a large playpen…… MORE
Governor Abbott Sends Letter to Vice President Harris Demanding Action on Border
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott said Tuesday that he sent a letter to Vice President — and newly named Border Czar — Kamala Harris demanding answers and swift action from the Biden Administration to address what he referred to as an “ongoing humanitarian crisis at the border.” In the letter, the Governor urged Vice President Harris to visit…… MORE
DSHS Launches Texas Public Health Vaccine Scheduler
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Following the announcement that all Texas adults are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, the Texas Department of State Health Services launched the Texas Public Health Vaccine Scheduler. The scheduler gives people one place to sign up for a COVID-19 shot through multiple public health departments, including the eight DSHS public health regions,…… MORE
Texas Announces COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program for Youth Summer Camps
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The State of Texas is offering summer camps a way to protect against any potential COVID-19 outbreaks this summer. Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management announced on Tuesday, the creation of a COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program for Texas youth summer camps. According to the Governor, the program will…… MORE
“Impending Doom”: Head of CDC Holds Back Tears During COVID Update + Trump Responds to Fauci & Birx
Head of CDC warns of “impending doom + What Trump has to say to Fauci & Birx… MORE
Coppell Teacher’s Aide Arrested For Alleged Sexual Relationship With Juvenile Student
COPPELL (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Coppell Independent School District has fired a teacher’s aide who was arrested Monday for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a student. Coppell Police said 32-year-old Mercedes Genevieve Coloso is charged with sexual assault of a child, indecency with a child and improper relationship between an educator and student. The department…… MORE
More Cuomo Accusations, Political / Social Messages During Sports, & Cooking with Cannabis!
Woman #9 comes forward with Cuomo allegations of sexual misconduct Use of Political Messages During Sporting Events New Cooking Show: Cooking With Cannabis… MORE
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