Texas Court Dodges Saying If ERCOT Can Be Sued

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The Texas Supreme Court has sidestepped a ruling on whether the state’s embattled power grid operator can be sued. The decision Friday comes as the Electric Reliability Council of Texas remains under fire following February’s deadly blackouts. More than 50 people died in the winter storm and resulting blackouts, which left…MORE

County and City Officials to Celebrate the Opening of Cockrell Hill Road

Dallas, Cockrell Hill, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Several local officials will celebrate the opening of Cockrell Hill Road this morning during a virtual ribbon cutting event. The ceremony will showcase the new round-about at the corner of Cockrell Hill Road and Jefferson Blvd. Dallas County Commissioner Elba Garcia, City of Cockrell Hill Mayor Luis Carrera and…MORE

Texas Roadhouse Founder Ends Life Amid “Unbearable” Battle With COVID-19 Symptoms

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kent Taylor, founder and CEO of the Texas Roadhouse restaurant chain, has died. He was 65. His family and the company say he took his own life after suffering from symptoms related to COVID-19, including severe tinnitus. Taylor’s family and the company on Sunday confirmed his death in a statement. Tinnitus…MORE

4 Men Linked to Proud Boys Indicted in Plot to Attack Capitol

Undated-AP (WBAP/KLIF) – Four men described by prosecutors as leaders of the far-right Proud Boys have been indicted on charges that they planned and carried out a coordinated attack on the U.S. Capitol to stop Congress from certifying President Joe Biden’s electoral victory. Four men described as leaders of the far-right Proud Boys have been…MORE