AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott, on Friday, accepted the resignation of Peter Lake as Chairman of the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Lake has served as PUC Chairman since he was first appointed in April 2021, overseeing the implementation of bipartisan reforms to the Texas electric grid following Winter Storm Uri. “Peter Lake…… MORE
Is AI a ‘threat to humanity’ or natural progression in digital technology? [LISTEN]
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas-based global cybersecurity expert says that at this point artificial intelligence (AI) is now “self-training” which has raised alarm bells in recent months. WBAP/KLIF’s Kim Lampkins gets answers from Michele ‘Micki’ Boland is a cybersecurity architect with Check Point Software Technologies. Most experts agree that AI is the most prominent example…… MORE
NTX School District Chief Busted in Online Child Sex Sting Along with 6 Others
Itasca, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A North Texas school superintendent was arrested [Thursday] on accusations of online solicitation of a minor for sex. 47-year old Itasca ISD Superintendent Michael Stephens was among 7 people arrested an undercover online child sex sting operation. Stephens’ has held high-profile positions in school districts across Texas, including Mesquite. Among the…… MORE
Arlington Nun Accused Breaking of Vow of Chastity with Priest Dismissed
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A Fort Worth Bishop has dismissed the nun accused of breaking her vow of chastity with a priest. In a statement, the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth said Reverend Mother Teresa Agnes Gerlach of the Most Holy Trinity Monastery in Arlington violated the Sixth Commandment with a priest from…… MORE
Rainy-Stormy Weekend Coming Up
WBAP WX CENTER FORECAST 5A 6-2-23 TODAY…PARTLY CLOUDY, WARM AND HUMID.. HIGH NEAR 90 WINDS SOUTHEAST 5-10 MPH TONIGHT…SPOTTY SHOWERS APPROACHING OVERNIGHT.. LOW NEAR 71 TOMORROW…CLOUDY WITH WIDELY SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS… HIGH NEAR 88 / LOW NEAR 69 WINDS SOUTHEAST 5-10 MPH SUNDAY…SCATTERED SHOWERS IN THE MORNING.. …… MORE
Senate Gives final Approval to Debt Ceiling Deal, Sending it to Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fending off a U.S. default, the Senate gave final approval late Thursday to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, grinding into the night to wrap up work on the bipartisan deal and send it to President Joe Biden’s desk to become law before the fast-approaching deadline. The compromise package negotiated between Biden…… MORE
McKinney Police Release Video of Missing Man’s Last Known Whereabouts
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The McKinney Police Department released surveillance video amid it’s search for a man who vanished late last month. Investigators said 24-year-old Diego Antonio Garcia left his home on May 25. His family said he has Autism and did not have his cell phone or wallet with him. New surveillance video…… MORE
Teen Who Allegedly Shot Preston Center Guard to be Extradited from Nevada
Antoine Osborne had been released on bond from the Dallas County jail on multiple charges. Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Police say a teenager is awaiting extradition back to Texas after being arrested in Nevada for the shooting death of a Preston Center security guard on May 19. According to police, 17-year old Antwon Osborne is…… MORE
NTX: Early Voting Underway for June 10 Runoff Elections
Dallas-Forth Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – A lot of races from the May 6th municipal elections across DFW are still to be decided as early voting for the June 10 runoff elections is currently underway. Early voting started Tuesday and will continue through June 6. There are no statewide races to be decided. On the ballot are…… MORE
City of Dallas Breaks Ground on Reverchon Ballpark
(WBAP/KLIF) — The City of Dallas broke ground, Wednesday, on a $5-million renovation of Reverchon Park’s baseball field. The 1920’s-era facility has been in disrepair and in need of renovations for years. Dallas City Councilman Jesse Moreno joined the Parks & Recreation Department and Dallas ISD Trustees to celebrate the renovation, which will give North…… MORE
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