Governor Abbott to Announce New PUC Chairman

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott, on Friday, accepted the resignation of Peter Lake as Chairman of the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Lake has served as PUC Chairman since he was first appointed in April 2021, overseeing the implementation of bipartisan reforms to the Texas electric grid following Winter Storm Uri.  “Peter Lake…MORE

Is AI a ‘threat to humanity’ or natural progression in digital technology? [LISTEN]

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas-based global cybersecurity expert says that at this point artificial intelligence (AI) is now “self-training” which has raised alarm bells in recent months. WBAP/KLIF’s Kim Lampkins gets answers from Michele ‘Micki’ Boland is a cybersecurity architect with Check Point Software Technologies. Most experts agree that AI is the most prominent example…MORE

NTX School District Chief Busted in Online Child Sex Sting Along with 6 Others

Itasca, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A North Texas school superintendent was arrested [Thursday] on accusations of online solicitation of a minor for sex. 47-year old Itasca ISD Superintendent Michael Stephens was among 7 people arrested an undercover online child sex sting operation. Stephens’ has held high-profile positions in school districts across Texas, including Mesquite. Among the…MORE

Senate Gives final Approval to Debt Ceiling Deal, Sending it to Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fending off a U.S. default, the Senate gave final approval late Thursday to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, grinding into the night to wrap up work on the bipartisan deal and send it to President Joe Biden’s desk to become law before the fast-approaching deadline. The compromise package negotiated between Biden…MORE