(WBAP/KLIF) — Authorities say a fire aboard a decommissioned offshore oil rig platform briefly trapped nine shipyard workers until they were rescued by a Coast Guard helicopter. A Coast Guard spokesman says the fire broke out shortly before 1 p.m., Thursday, at a shipyard in Sabine Pass, where the Texas-Louisiana border meets the Gulf of…… MORE
CDC to Significantly Ease Pandemic Mask Guidelines Friday
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter. That will mean most Americans will no longer be advised to wear masks in indoor public settings. The new metrics will still consider caseloads, but also take into…… MORE
World Leaders Move to Slap Sanctions on the Kremlin
BRUSSELS (AP) — World leaders Thursday condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as “barbaric” and moved to slap unprecedented economic sanctions on Moscow and those close to President Vladimir Putin. The West and its allies showed no inclination to send troops into Ukraine — a non-member of NATO — and risk a wider European war. But…… MORE
World Expresses Outrage, Plans Stronger Russia Sanctions
BRUSSELS (AP) — World leaders Thursday reacted to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with raw outrage — and vows of unprecedented sanctions — that shrouded a sense of powerlessness to defend Ukraine militarily without running the risk of a wider war in Europe. NATO had already reinforced its eastern flank facing Russia and planned a virtual…… MORE
Crude Oil Prices Hit $100 Per Barrel, Texas Gas Prices Impacted
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – Crude oil prices soared to $100 per barrel Thursday and the Russian invasion of Ukraine is a key factor. The United States and its NATO allies levied financial sanctions against Russia. Germany stopped the certification process of the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline to Russia. The situation sent crude oil…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: The War Between Russia and Ukraine
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KLIF Morning News: Ukrainian Americans In Texas On Edge
As you imagine, Ukrainian Americans are worried about their family and friends now that Russian has invaded Ukraine. Dave and Amy spoke with the President of the Ukrainian Society of North Texas who is denouncing the attack.… MORE
Former ERCOT CEO Testifies that Gov. Abbott Ordered Price Spikes During 2021 Blackouts
Houston (WBAP/KLIF)- Stunning testimony in federal court this week as former ERCOT CEO Bill Magnus blamed Gov. Greg Abbott for the sky-high electricty prices during last year’s power crisis. According to the Houston Chronicle, Magnus testified that Abbott ordered him to keep electricity prices soaring during the blackouts and that the orders came as power…… MORE
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the remainder of North and Central Texas
Today Freezing rain and sleet likely before 1pm, then a slight chance of freezing rain between 1pm and 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a high near 32. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. Little or no…… MORE
Putin Announces Ukraine Military Operation, Explosions Heard
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a military operation in Ukraine and warned other countries that any attempt to interfere with the Russian action would lead to “consequences you have never seen.” He said the attack was needed to protect civilians in eastern Ukraine — a claim the U.S. had predicted…… MORE
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