Dallas-Forth Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – A lot of races from the May 6th municipal elections across DFW are still to be decided as early voting for the June 10 runoff elections is currently underway. Early voting started Tuesday and will continue through June 6. There are no statewide races to be decided. On the ballot are…… MORE
City of Dallas Breaks Ground on Reverchon Ballpark
(WBAP/KLIF) — The City of Dallas broke ground, Wednesday, on a $5-million renovation of Reverchon Park’s baseball field. The 1920’s-era facility has been in disrepair and in need of renovations for years. Dallas City Councilman Jesse Moreno joined the Parks & Recreation Department and Dallas ISD Trustees to celebrate the renovation, which will give North…… MORE
Gov. Abbott Appoints Interim Attorney General
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott appointed John Scott as the short-term interim Attorney General of Texas on Wednesday. The appointment came under Article 15, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution. It follows the impeachment of AG Ken Paxton i the Texas House of Representatives. Paxton is suspended until the verdict is reached in…… MORE
ERCOT Launches Transparency Tool this Summer
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Electric Reliability Council of Texas is rolling out a new transparency tool. On Wednesday, ERCOT announced the Texas Advisory and Notification System, a new communications tool that will deliver information on grid conditions to the public. As part of ERCOT’s ongoing effort to be more open and transparent, the announcement is in…… MORE
Special Election Set for November to Replace Expelled State Rep. Bryan Slaton of Royse City
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Governor Greg Abbott has set the special election date to replace disgraced former State Representative Bryan Slaton of Royse City for November 7. The House voted to expel Slaton earlier this month after an internal investigation found he allegedly had sex with a 19-year-old aide after getting her drunk. Slaton,…… MORE