(WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Senator Ted Cruz caught grief on Thursday for traveling to Cancun in the midst of widespread power outages, caused by this week’s winter storm that left millions of Texans in the dark and bitter cold. The Senator released a statement regarding his trip: “This has been an infuriating week for Texans. The…… MORE
Two Dallas Police Officers Expected to Survive after Being Shot On-Duty
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Two Dallas Police Officers are recovering in a local hospital after being shot while responding to a shooting Thursday in the 3500 block of Bonita Avenue, near the Knox Henderson area. According to Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia, Dallas firefighters helped extract the Officers from the scene. “Our fire department actually provided…… MORE
Texans Helping Texans
To Apply for Federal Assistance from FEMA: Click Here Here are some ways you can help during severe north Texas weather: The American Red Cross is looking for Blood and Platelet Donors: https://www.redcross.org/ The Salvation Army of North Texas is collecting donations to help provide food, electricity and shelter for our neighbors: https://salvationarmyntx.org/ The Dallas Wings Community…… MORE
ERCOT Give Greenlight for the Majority of Power to be Restored
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – As millions of Texans sit in their homes without electricity amid below freezing temperatures, The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has given the green light for the majority of power to be restored. ERCOT had asked providers to begin controlled, or rolling, outages this week to ease pressure on the grid…… MORE
WBAP Morning News: How to Avoid Broken Pipes
Now that freezing temperatures are moving out, and pipes are thawing, Courtney Wilkinson, Owner of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, says there’s several things you can do to keep your pipes from bursting. … MORE