Austin, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A group of wealthy investors with ties to billionaire Warren Buffett‘s Berkshire Hathaway Energy are reportedly pitching Texas state lawmakers in Austin on the idea of spending billions to boost the state’s emergency power capacity. The proposal comes in the wake of the massive power outages across the state in February,…… MORE
WBAP Morning News: At least 5 Killed After Massive Tornadoes Blow Through Alabama
In their second outbreak in a week, Alabama has suffered massive damage and loss of life from tornadoes. Chief Meteorologist Brad Barton said that at least three major tornadoes were on the ground at one time in the state. … MORE
Dominion Voting Sues Fox Over 2020 Election Claims
WASHINGTON (AP) – Dominion Voting Systems has filed a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News, arguing the cable news giant falsely claimed in an effort to boost faltering ratings that the voting company rigged the 2020 election. Friday’s defamation lawsuit is the first filed against a media outlet by the Denver-based company at the…… MORE
New Social Distancing Guidelines For Texas Schools
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Education Agency has released its updated public health guidance for schools. It has now formally adopted the revised guidelines issued by the Centers For Disease Control And Prevention that decided 3 feet of classroom space between students will be safe as long as masks are worn by all. T.E.A.’s guidance…… MORE
A Congressional Delegation Has Come To Texas To Inspect The Border
Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – A group of congressional Republicans, including Texas Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, will be taking a firsthand look Friday at what they’ve been saying is a growing crisis on the border. All 17 of them plan to tour federal facilities in the Rio Grande Valley, and spend time with Border Patrol…… MORE