Washington (AP) — With just two days to spare, President Joe Biden signed legislation on Saturday that lifts the nation’s debt ceiling, averting an unprecedented default on the federal government’s debt. The White House announced the signing, done in private at the White House, in an emailed statement in which Biden thanked congressional leaders for…… MORE
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
Arlington Nun Accused Breaking of Vow of Chastity with Priest Dismissed
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A Fort Worth Bishop has dismissed the nun accused of breaking her vow of chastity with a priest. In a statement, the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth said Reverend Mother Teresa Agnes Gerlach of the Most Holy Trinity Monastery in Arlington violated the Sixth Commandment with a priest from…… MORE