(WBAP/KLIF) — As winter approaches, Texans are again reminded of winter storm Uri and its effects in 2021. ERCOT has come under scrutiny since the power grid failure claimed the lives of 246 Texans. During a Tuesday press conference, Public Utility Commission of Texas Chairman Peter Lake says they’ve made additional improvements this year, including…… MORE
Oath Keepers Boss Guilty of Seditious Conspiracy in 1/6 Case
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes has been convicted of seditious conspiracy for a violent plot to overturn Democrat Joe Biden’s presidential win, handing the Justice Department a major victory in its massive prosecution of the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection. A Washington, D.C., jury found Rhodes guilty of sedition after three…… MORE
Carrollton Names New Police Chief
CARROLLTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Carrollton has selected Roberto Arredondo as its new Police Chief. Arredondo has more than 25 years of law enforcement experience and is currently Chief of Police for the Victoria, Texas Police Department. Arredondo beat out close to 50 candidates who applied for the job. He joined the Dallas Police…… MORE
Pulisic Goal Advances US in World Cup with 1-0 Win over Iran
DOHA, Qatar (AP) – Christian Pulisic scored while crashing headfirst into the goalkeeper late in the 38th minute and the United States advanced to the knockout rounds of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Iran in a politically charged rematch of their famous meeting a quarter-century ago. Pulisic sprawled on the field and…… MORE
DART Resumes Nine Major Bus Routes
(WBAP/KLIF) — A hiring push by Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is resulting in the return of nine major bus routes. In June, DART was forced to suspend 31 bus routes due to an exodus of drivers entering retirement during the COVID pandemic. According to DART Director of External Communications, Gordon Shattles, a more attractive…… MORE
DART Resumes Nine Major Bus Routes
(WBAP/KLIF) — A hiring push by Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is resulting in the return of nine major bus routes. In June, DART was forced to suspend 31 bus routes due to an exodus of drivers entering retirement during the COVID pandemic. According to DART Director of External Communications, Gordon Shattles, a more attractive…… MORE
US consumer confidence falls in November for 2nd month
U.S. consumer confidence fell for the second straight month in November amid ongoing high inflation, rising interest rates, and layoffs in the tech sector. The Conference Board reported Tuesday that its consumer confidence index fell to 100.2 this month, down from 102.2 in October. November’s figure is the lowest since July, and likely reflected an uptick in…… MORE
Texas prosecutor resigns amid 2019 Walmart attack criticism
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — A Texas prosecutor facing mounting criticism over the handling of the 2019 Walmart mass shooting in El Paso that killed 23 people has resigned. The decision by El Paso County District Attorney Yvonne Rosales on Monday came after the county took the extraordinary step of seeking to remove her from…… MORE
Perot Foundation Gifts $15 million to United Way on Giving Tuesday
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – United Way of Metropolitan Dallas announced on Tuesday that it has received a historic $15 million donation from The Perot Foundation, the largest single investment in the 98-year history of the organization. According to the United Way, the donation will enable the organization to accelerate its work with community impact partners to…… MORE
High court to hear arguments over Biden’s deportation policy
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is taking up a dispute over a blocked Biden administration policy that would prioritize deportation of people in the country illegally who pose the greatest public safety risk. Republican-led states sued and won a nationwide court order that is meant to limit immigration officers’ discretion in deciding whom to deport. The justices are…… MORE
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