DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A report commissioned by the Texas Public Utility Council says ERCOT, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, overcharged utility companies to the tune of $16 billion for two days after widespread power outages ended last month. Potomac Economics, the independent market monitor for the PUC, has confirmed what some independent power…… MORE
US Added a Strong 379,000 Jobs In February in Hopeful Sign for Economy
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. employers added a robust 379,000 jobs last month, the most since October and a sign that the economy is strengthening as confirmed viral cases drop, consumers spend more and states and cities ease business restrictions. The February gain marked a pickup from the 166,000 jobs added in January…… MORE
Denton Police Officer Arrested on Child Porn Charges
Denton, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A Denton police officer was placed on administrative leave after being arrested by the FBI in connection with the alleged distribution of child pornography. David Schoolcraft, a 15-year veteran of the department appeared in U.S. District Court Thursday. A criminal complaint alleges that Schoolcraft distributed child pornography over a 7-day period…… MORE
Senator Cornyn and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Blast President Biden Over Mask Comments [LISTEN]
Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – President Joe Biden criticized states like Texas and Mississippi that lifted their mask mandates… calling it “neanderthal thinking.” Last month, the Biden announced a plan to begin distributing millions of face masks to Americans in communities hard-hit by the coronavirus. The masks began going out this month. as part of his efforts…… MORE
Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price Makes An Endorsement
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price has announced who she thinks should be the next Mayor of Fort Worth. Price is endorsing her former chief of staff, Mattie Parker, in the 2021 mayoral race. In statement released by Parkers campaign, Price said Parker was the only candidate she would trust to lead…… MORE
Dallas Police Association Responds to Dallas Cop Charged with Murder
(WBAP/KLIF) — With the arrest of Dallas police officer Bryan Riser, many are wondering how the community will respond amid the current political climate to defund the police. Dallas Police Association President Mike Mata says that “bad cops” need to be held accountable, however the reputation of the rest of Dallas’ finest shouldn’t be tarnished. Mata…… MORE
Dallas To Enact Mask Mandate After State Mandate Expires
(WBAP/KLIF) — The state wide mask mandate in Texas will be lifted next week, however the city of Dallas enacted one of their own. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson signed a new city mask mandate, Thursday, set to begin when governor Greg Abbott’s order expires. Johnson says “masks are one of the most effective tools we…… MORE
North Texas Public Transit Providers Requiring Masks, Regardless of Lifted Mask Order
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- Three major transportation entities in North Texas will still require riders to wear face coverings. Regardless of any lifted mandate, the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA), Trinity Metro and the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) are requiring all riders to wear face coverings during their entire trip and when waiting for their vehicle…… MORE
City of Dallas Begins to Transition Away from Vaccinations at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A new COVID-19 vaccination site is open in the City of Dallas. The drive-up site is up and running at The Potter’s House, the megachurch founded by T.D Jakes. The location is expected to administer 1,000 shots a day for the next three days. It will open again next week as the…… MORE
Betsy Price Endorses Mayoral Candidate
Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price has announced who she thinks should be the next Mayor of Fort Worth. Price is endorsing her former chief of staff, Mattie Parker, in the 2021 mayoral race. In statement released by Parkers campaign, Price said Parker was the only candidate she would trust to lead the city. Price announced…… MORE
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