DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)-ERCOT is requesting Texans to conserve energy Tuesday afternoon. “Due to a combination of high generation outages typical in April and higher-than-forecasted demand from a stalled cold front over Texas, ERCOT may enter into emergency conditions this afternoon,” said ERCOT Vice President of Grid Planning and Operations Woody Rickerson. “Given the event in February,…… MORE
WBAP Wins NAB Crystal Radio Award
DALLAS (WBAP) – News Talk 820 AM, WBAP is the recipient of a Crystal Radio Award presented by the National Association of Broadcasters. The awards have been given since 1987 and recognize radio stations for their year-round commitment to community service. WBAP’s programming in 2020 guided listeners through the Corona Virus Pandemic, Racial and…… MORE
City of Dallas Launches Study to Assess Impact of COVID Pandemic on Work Force
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Dallas is investing in its work force amid a changing economy. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson announced on Monday that the city is partnering with Cicero Group to conduct a study assessing the state of the city’s workforce. The study is funded by a grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies as part of…… MORE
Texas Department of State Health Services Asks COVID-19 Vaccine Providers to Pause Administration of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Texas Department of State Health Services is asking vaccine providers in Texas to halt administration of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine following a recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration early Tuesday. The agencies said their decision is based on…… MORE
WBAP Morning News: Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Suspended Immediately
The CDC and FDA have jointly called for the immediate “pause” on using the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, after several cases of blood clotting and one death were reported. … MORE