Strengthening the Texas Power Grid Could Mean New Rate Hikes for Customers

Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – The Public Utility Commission of Texas today is expected to adopt a plan that will ultimately raise electricity rates for consumers, with hopes that it will spur the building of new gas-powered power plants. The proposed “performance credit mechanism” would pay power companies that produce electricity to be available when there’s an…MORE

Good January-like Weather through Weekend

WBAP WX CENTER FORECAST 5A 1-19-22 TODAY…SUNNY, BREEZY AND MILD…             HIGH NEAR 60             WINDS NORTHWEST 15-20 MPH TONIGHT..PARTLY CLOUDY AND COLD..             LOWS 35-40 FRIDAY…CLOUDY IN THE MORNING..CLEARING BY LATE AFTERNOON..             HIGH NEAR 61 / LOWS NEAR 40             WINDS LIGHT AND VARIABLE SATURDAY…CLOUDY WITH SPOTTY SHOWERS POSSIBLE IN THE MORNING..            …MORE

Texas Legislator Aims to End State’s “Confederate Heroes Day”

(WBAP/KLIF) — One Texas legislator is pushing to abolish a state holiday. Democrat Representative Jarvis Johnson introduced a bill into 88th Legislative Session to end “Confederate Heroes Day” as a Texas holiday. Johnson says the holiday ironically falls near Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Representative from Houston says celebrating the holiday is sending the…MORE

Federal Funds to Improve North Texas Bike & Pedestrian Paths

(WBAP/KLIF) — Over $63-million in funding is aimed at making pedestrian and bike paths safer in North Texas. The Infrastructure Bill passed by Congress last year earmarked $55-million for transportation projects in Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, and Denton Counties. The Regional Transportation Council approved the federal funding for construction of 13 active transportation projects. The North…MORE

Federal Funds to Improve North Texas Bike & Pedestrian Paths

(WBAP/KLIF) — Over $63-million in funding is aimed at making pedestrian and bike paths safer in North Texas. The Infrastructure Bill passed by Congress last year earmarked $55-million for transportation projects in Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, and Denton Counties. The Regional Transportation Council approved the federal funding for construction of 13 active transportation projects. The North…MORE

Tarrant County Judge Clamps Down on Spending

(WBAP/KLIF) — Newly elected Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare is making good on his vow to scrutinize spending. During Tuesday’s commissioners court meeting, county employees proposed hiring a consulting firm for recommendations on updating the county’s 20-year-old public meeting streaming technology. O’Hare voiced opposition to the county paying nearly $230,000 to an audio-visual consulting firm,…MORE

Tarrant County Judge Clamps Down on Spending

(WBAP/KLIF) — Newly elected Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare is making good on his vow to scrutinize spending. During Tuesday’s commissioners court meeting, county employees proposed hiring a consulting firm for recommendations on updating the county’s 20-year-old public meeting streaming technology. O’Hare voiced opposition to the county paying nearly $230,000 to an audio-visual consulting firm,…MORE

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