Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – The Public Utility Commission of Texas today is expected to adopt a plan that will ultimately raise electricity rates for consumers, with hopes that it will spur the building of new gas-powered power plants. The proposed “performance credit mechanism” would pay power companies that produce electricity to be available when there’s an…… MORE
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – A motion for a new trial was filed this week for Aaron Dean, the former Fort Worth police officer convicted last month in the shooting death of Atatiana Jfferson over three years ago,. The motion does not provide details on grounds for a new trial. it simply state, “The defendant in…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The demolition of a contaminated site in Dallas is being demolished. According to the City of Dallas, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Community Advisor Group Members, and Dallas City Council Member Tennell Atkins will host an event at the Lane Plating Superfund. Guests will witness the demolition of the electroplating facility…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Pilots for Dallas-based Southwest Airlines are considering a possible strike. SWAPA President Captain Casey Murray issued a call for a Strike Authorization Vote from the Association’s membership on Wednesday. The move comes in the wake of Southwest’s holiday travel season meltdown that led to thousands of cancellations. Scheduling and daily operations at…… MORE
San Antonio (WBAP/KLIF) – A traveler detained at San Antonio International Airport this week after a giant 84mm anti-tank weapon was found in his check luggage, was released after proving that the weapon had been de-militarized for display at a trade show in Las Vegas. The passenger who has not been identified provided paperwork verifying…… MORE