(WBAP/KLIF) — An effort by two Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representative to force the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to connect to other power grids across the nation has met resistance from ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas. U.S. Representatives Greg Casar of Austin and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York have filed a…… MORE
House Approves Spending Bill, Measure Heads to Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed another short-term spending measure Thursday that would keep one set of federal agencies operating through March 8 and another set through March 22, avoiding a shutdown for parts of the federal government that would otherwise kick in Saturday. The Senate is expected to vote on the bill later in…… MORE
AAA Texas Predicts Huge Spring Break Travel Season
(WBAP/KLIF) — Many North Texans already have plans for Spring Break, including cruises, flights to vacation destinations, and amusement parks. AAA is predicting a 28% increase in travel over last year. Meanwhile, travel experts says that with the COVID-19 pandemic fully in the rear view mirror, many are flocking to the cruise lines. AAA Texas’…… MORE
Tarrant County Sheriff Under Fire for Rising Jail Deaths
(WBAP/KLIF) — Prisoner deaths are on the rise in Tarrant County. County Sheriff Bill Waybourn is coming under fire for an increase in the number of deaths in the county jail. The Tarrant County Jail’s mortality rate has been higher than the national average for four years straight, which is concerning to both Waybourn and…… MORE
DFW Businesses Gearing Up for World Cup
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Metroplex is gearing up to host the equivalent of nine Super Bowls. The FIFA World Cup is still two years away, however if businesses aren’t preparing now, they may miss the boat. UNT business expert Michael Savoie says the business community has a golden opportunity to cater to a large population, as…… MORE