Category Archives: 24/7 Newsroom News

Help for First-Time Home Buyers in Texas

Help for First-Time Home Buyers in Texas

In partnership with the Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity, First National Bank Texas and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas [FHLB] have already doled out thousands of dollars assist local families with first time home purchases. FNB-Texas says the funds help with down payments and closing costs which are often barriers to home ownership.…MORE

Uvalde CISD Sets Date to Consider Job Status of Embattled Police Chief

Uvalde CISD Sets Date to Consider Job Status of Embattled Police Chief

UVALDE (WBAP/KLIF) – The Uvalde CISD Board of Trustees will meet August 24 to consider the firing of district Police Chief Pete Arredondo. State leaders have blamed Arredondo for the failed police response to the elementary school massacre last May. According to the Uvalde CISD, there will be a board meeting regarding “the termination of…MORE

ERCOT Hires Permanent CEO

ERCOT Hires Permanent CEO

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Electric Reliability Council of Texas Board of Directors, on Tuesday, announced the selection of Pablo Vegas to serve as the President and CEO for the Texas grid operator. Vegas will join ERCOT on October 1.  He currently serves as Executive Vice President of NiSource and Group President, NiSource Utilities. His selection…MORE

WATCH: Chuck Norris Helps Promote iWATCH Reporting System

WATCH: Chuck Norris Helps Promote iWATCH Reporting System

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Public Safety launched a public service announcement on Tuesday to promote awareness of the iWatchTexas Community reporting system as teachers, students, and school faculty across the state return to school for the new school year. Featuring “Walker, Texas Ranger” Chuck Norris, the PSA will air…MORE