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Facebook Builds Solar Farm In W. Texas

Facebook Builds Solar Farm In W. Texas

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – Facebook is building a massive solar farm in West Texas that’s believed to be one of the largest solar projects in the nation. Boston-based renewable energy developer Longroad Energy recently announced it was partnering with the social media giant on the $416 million project. It comes as Menlo Park, California-based Facebook…MORE

The fire still burning, Witten wants his snaps with Cowboys

The fire still burning, Witten wants his snaps with Cowboys

FRISCO, Texas (AP) By SCHUYLER DIXON — Jason Witten talks a lot about just wanting to blend in now that he’s back for a club-record 16th season with the Dallas Cowboys following a year in retirement. Ask about playing time among a group of decidedly younger tight ends, and, well, the franchise leader in catches…MORE

OSHA Investigating Crane Operator in Dallas Crane Collapse

OSHA Investigating Crane Operator in Dallas Crane Collapse

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A forensic investigation is underway into a deadly crane collapse Sunday in Dallas when a severe thunderstorm blew through the area. Investigators with OSHA are on the scene of the collapse this week. A 29-year-old woman was killed and five other people hurt when a crane from a nearby construction site crashed into the Elan City Lights…MORE

Damaging Winds Left Hundreds of Thousands without Power, Downed Trees in DFW

Damaging Winds Left Hundreds of Thousands without Power, Downed Trees in DFW

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The DFW Metroplex suffered severe weather Sunday afternoon with over hundreds of thousands of power outages and hundreds of downed trees. The storm even caused a crane to fall onto a Deep Ellum Apartment, killing one and injuring five. Joey Picca with the National Weather Service says they reported 71 MPH wind gusts out of…MORE