AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has issued a Weather Watch for Wednesday, May 8th. ERCOT says it is because of unseasonably high temperatures, high levels of expected maintenance outages during the Spring months, and the potential for lower reserves. As of now, the Texas power grid operator expects grid conditions to…… MORE
Mavs Extend Coach Jason Kidd’s Contract in Middle of Playoffs, a Year After Chaotic Ending
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd has signed a multi-year contract extension with the team. The Mavericks announced the move a day before opening their second-round playoff series at Oklahoma City. Dallas advanced last week by eliminating the Los Angeles Clippers in six games. The hall of fame point guard, who won an…… MORE
Governor Urges Residents to Report Damage from Ongoing Flooding
CONROE (WBAP/KLIF) – 91 East and Southeast Texas counties have been slammed with torrential rain and flooding leading to Disaster Declarations by Governor Greg Abbott. The governor says five outside states have sent resources to Texas dealing with ongoing flooding. “We all know that regardless of what type of event we are dealing with, whether…… MORE
Last Minute Crisis holds up cease fire between Israel and Hamas.
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that a “last-minute crisis” with Hamas was holding up Israeli approval of a long-awaited ceasefire. The deal would pause the fighting in the Gaza Strip and release dozens of hostages. Israeli airstrikes killed dozens of people across the war-ravaged territory. Netanyahu began signaling there were…… MORE
Memorial On Display at Allen Premium Outlets on 1-Year Anniversary of Mass Shooting, Remembrance Events Planned
ALLEN (WBAP/KLIF News ) – One year to the day that a lone gunman killed eight people at the Allen Premium Outlets, a memorial in honor of their lives is on display. The structure, which was unveiled Monday morning, sits at the northwest interior section of the mall and includes eight wind chimes to honor…… MORE