AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton said Tuesday that Texans who received high electric bills from wholesale electric provider Griddy during last month’s winter storm will receive forgiveness for outstanding payments. “My office sued Griddy Energy, under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, to hold them accountable for their escalation of last month’s winter storm disaster by debiting enormous amounts from customer accounts as…… MORE
KBH Convention Center to House Migrant Teenagers as Early as Wednesday
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Emergency Intake Site at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas is expected to begin housing up to 3,000 migrant teenagers on or around Wednesday, March 17, according to Health and Human Services. “The Emergency Intake Site will provide ORR with needed capacity to accept additional children into its care…… MORE
J. Gilligan’s to Host St. Patrick’s Day Event, Covid-19 Safety Measures in Place
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- J. Gilligan’s Bar and Grill in Arlington will be hosting the 42nd annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on March 17th. Doors open at 11am and outside area activities, including live music will begin at 4pm. J Gilligan’s Owner Randy Ford said there isn’t a set capacity for outside but they will have two…… MORE
Arlington Family of 80-Year-Old Killed in Hit and Run is Pleading for Someone to Come Forward, Tip Reward Increased
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- An Arlington family of the 80-year-old man who was killed in a hit and run while checking the mail is urging anyone with information to come forward. Sylvia Smith, daughter of Roy Smith said they cannot go another day without justice for him. “I just want to break down and cry because since…… MORE
WBAP Morning News: Texas Senate Passes Bill That Would Correct Overcharges From ERCOT, TPUC
After ERCOT and Texas Public Utility Commission failed to adjust their prices following the winter storm, it’s now required a ruling from the state Senate. … MORE