Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration, Deploys Resources in Response to Winter Weather Impacting Texas

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration late Friday in all 254 counties in response to severe winter weather that is impacting Texas. According to the Governor, the state continues to deploy resources available to assist local officials in their response efforts. He ordered the Texas State Operations Center to expand its daily operations…MORE

Texas Representative Wants Answers Regarding Road Maintenance Before Deadly 35W Crash

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- A deadly crash on I-35W Thursday morning in Fort Worth left 6 people dead and at least 65 people were treated at hospitals. Officials say 133 cars were involved in the pile-up and it was caused by icy road conditions. State Representative Ramon Romero who oversees the district of where the accident occurred,…MORE

Dallas Based Soul Band Promotes Love During Divisive Times, Teams up with Local Food Bank

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A newly released song is benefiting North Texans who are struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. Dallas based soul band Prophets and Outlaws, and Texas Country music legend Pat Green, teamed up to raise money for local families in need amid tough and divisive times. Proceeds from “Little Bit of Love” are going to…MORE

Texas Senator Behind Legislation Aimed at Protecting Conservative Speech

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – A Texas Senator is taking legislative action aimed at American Big Tech companies. State Senator Bryan Hughes plans to file a bill that he says is intended to protect conservative speech. According to Hughes, there’s currently no protection on the books. “When you’re blocked, when you’re de-platformed, when they won’t let you…MORE

WATCH: Former President Trump’s Defense Begins Arguments in Senate’s Second Impeachment Trial

WASHINGTON D.C.  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Former President Donald Trump’s defense team have begun to make their arguments Friday in the Senate’s second impeachment trial. The House impeached Trump last month on an article of “incitement of insurrection” stemming from the deadly riot following a “Stop the Steal” rally at the U.S. Capitol January Sixth. Five…MORE

ERCOT Prepares For Record Electricity Demand Monday

Austin (WBAP/KLIF) –  The Electric Reliability Council of Texas also known as ERCOT is getting ready for record power consumption on Monday.  The agency says it working with the Public Utility Commission of Texas to make sure the power grid had adequate resources as temperatures are expected to fall into the single digits by Monday.…MORE

FBI Probe of AG Ken Paxton Expands with a Microscope on Renovations to His Home

DALLAS (AP) – Records obtained by The Associated Press show the FBI is investigating renovations made to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s million-dollar home as part of an ongoing probe into allegations that the state’s highest-ranking attorney illegally helped a wealthy donor. Last year, much of Paxton’s senior staff accused him of committing crimes to…MORE

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