GARLAND – (WBAP/KLIF) – Garland Police report success not seen in 30 years time with the number of potential police officers recruited in their current training; another civil service exam for interested parties will be held on April the 6th. Spokesman Matt Pesta says recruiting efforts including social media ads, in-person visits to schools and…… MORE
Uvalde Probe Concludes Police Made ‘Many Failures’ in Shooting Response
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Uvalde police made “many failures” when responding to a gunman who killed 19 students and two teachers at a Uvalde, Texas, elementary school in 2022, the investigator who led the city’s probe of its local officers said Thursday. The report for the Uvalde City Council on Thursday is just one of…… MORE
Complete Statement from Xcel Energy on Involvement in Largest Wildfire in Texas History; the Smokehouse Creek Fire; Also, Refutes Responsibility for Windy Deuce Fire / Links to File Claims
DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – As released Thursday, March 07, 2024 by XCel Energy; Statement from Xcel Energy regarding wildfires in the Texas Panhandle Xcel Energy (XEL) issued the following statement regarding the wildfires in the Texas Panhandle. MINNEAPOLIS (March 7, 2024) — Xcel Energy (XEL) issued the following statement regarding the wildfires in the Texas Panhandle:…… MORE
Sweden Formally Joins Nato
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sweden has formally joined NATO as the 32nd member of the transatlantic military alliance, ending decades of post-World War II neutrality. Sweden’s membership comes as concerns about Russian aggression in Europe have spiked following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken presided…… MORE
Minnesota-based Utility provider Xcel Energy says its Facilities Appeared to Have Role in Igniting Smokehouse Creek Fire
CANADIAN, Texas (AP) — The utility provider Xcel Energy said Thursday that its facilities appeared have played a role in igniting a massive wildfire in the Texas Panhandle that grew to the largest blaze in state history. Texas officials have said they are still investigating the cause of the fire that has burned nearly 1,700…… MORE