DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County leaders are calling on state lawmakers to take action this legislative session regarding widespread power outages during last month’s winter storm that left millions of Texans in the cold and the dark. A resolution approved by the Dallas County Commissioners Court on Tuesday requests that lawmakers modernize and winterize infrastructure…… MORE
WBAP Morning News: UT Donors Threaten to Pull Funding if School Pulls “The Eyes of Texas”
For several months now, “The Eyes of Texas” has been under the microscope by those wanting it “canceled”. Meanwhile, donors say they’ll pull funding if that decisions is made. … MORE
WBAP Morning News: Texas Power Utility Commission Chair Resigns
DeAnne Walker, head of the Texas Public Utility Commission, has resigned following backlash from the power failures during the winter weather event. … MORE
WBAP Morning News: Texas AG Ken Paxton Sues Griddy
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton joined the WBAP Morning News to discuss his lawsuit that’s been filed against Griddy. … MORE
Merck & Co. to Help Produce Rival Johnson & Johnson’s New COVID-19 Vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) – Drugmaker Merck & Co. will help produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s newly approved coronavirus vaccine in an effort to expand supply more quickly, a Biden administration official confirmed Tuesday. Officials said J&J faced unexpected production issues with its vaccine and produced only 3.9 million doses ahead of its receiving emergency use authorization…… MORE