Fort Worth: 16 Year Old Boy Shot and Killed; 17 Year Old Girl in Critical Condition

FORT WORTH – Police say a 16 year old boy has died of his gunshot injuries and a 17 year old girl also wounded remains in critical condition. Officials say shooting began between a couple of groups of teens involved in an altercation. The shooting occurred around 4 pm outside a Fort Worth Whataburger restaurant…MORE

U.S. State Department Unveils New Refugee Resettlement Program, Texas Expected to Take in Small Percentage

NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The U.S. State Department launched a pilot program this week that will allow groups of private American citizens and permanent residents to financially sponsor the resettlement of refugees fleeing war and violence worldwide. In the past, refugees were resettled by nine federally-funded non profits. Under “Welcome Corps” program, groups…MORE

PUC of Texas Unanimously Adopts New Strategy Aimed at Bolstering the Power Grid

The Performance Credit Mechanism [PCM] focuses on electric grid reliability, accountability & affordability. Austin, Texas – The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) voted Thursday to adopt the Performance Credit Mechanism (PCM) electric market design option and a set of guiding principles for implementation to strengthen reliability, accountability, and affordability of the Electric Reliability Council of…MORE