Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas House lawmakers have reached a compromise bill on weatherizing the state’s power infrastructure. In the bill ( a rewrite of SB 3), unveiled on Tuesday, the state would require updating electrical generating plants and some natural gas wells, along with pipelines and compressors linked to them. But in what is perceived…… MORE
‘Unfillable Chair’ Memorial Honors Texas School Shooting Victims
SANTA FE, Texas (AP) – A memorial honoring the 10 people who were killed during a shooting at a Texas high school in 2018 has been unveiled on the third anniversary of the deadly incident. On May 18, 2018, eight students and two teachers were killed at Santa Fe High School, when another student opened…… MORE
Changed By Pandemic, Many Workers Won’t Return to Old Jobs
There’s a wild card in the push to return to pre-pandemic life: Many workers don’t want to go back to the jobs they once had. Layoffs and lockdowns, combined with enhanced unemployment benefits and stimulus checks, gave many Americans the time and the financial cushion to rethink their careers. Their former employers are hiring again…… MORE
Chris Krok Show: Righting a Wrong
Last week, Chris talked about a canceled AMBER Alert and how frustrating it is for him because of what the ramifications can be on children. Well, his words caught the attention of the Irving Police Department, and Tuesday night, it was time for Chris to eat crow! Officer Robert Reeves of the Irving PD joined…… MORE
Chris Krok Show: Another Collin County City Falls?
Many listeners spoke up last week and let Chris know about BLM protests in Collin County that have gotten out of control. Well, new video has surfaced from McKinney, and protestors blocking a very busy intersection while trying to hold officers accountable for the death of Marvin Scott III. This marks at least four cities…… MORE