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Complete Statement from Xcel Energy on Involvement in Largest Wildfire in Texas History; the Smokehouse Creek Fire; Also, Refutes Responsibility for Windy Deuce Fire / Links to File Claims

Complete Statement from Xcel Energy on Involvement in Largest Wildfire in Texas History; the Smokehouse Creek Fire; Also, Refutes Responsibility for Windy Deuce Fire / Links to File Claims

DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – As released Thursday, March 07, 2024 by XCel Energy; Statement from Xcel Energy regarding wildfires in the Texas Panhandle Xcel Energy (XEL) issued the following statement regarding the wildfires in the Texas Panhandle. MINNEAPOLIS (March 7, 2024) — Xcel Energy (XEL) issued the following statement regarding the wildfires in the Texas Panhandle:…MORE

Texas Panhandle Cattle, Livestock Ranchers Still Dealing with Wildfire

Texas Panhandle Cattle, Livestock Ranchers Still Dealing with Wildfire

An estimated 85% of beef cattle in Texas are raised in the Panhandle, with expectations the disaster will see prices of beef going up in supermarkets nationwide. 12 million cattle are, or were, estimated to be in the Panhandle in or in the path or near to the fires. Researchers find the Texas fire season…MORE

AT&T Offers $5 Credits for Outages Last Thursday

AT&T Offers $5 Credits for Outages Last Thursday

WFAA-TV – AT&T is pledging to offer customers a $5 credit on their bills which should be in effect within two billing cycles. The credit follows last week’s cut service, which the company has blamed on a coding error; saying nothing more. AT&T says the five dollars is about the cost of one day’s service.…MORE

Massive; Record U.S. Drug Bust at Texas Border

Massive; Record U.S. Drug Bust at Texas Border

A record bust for the entire nation in Eagle Pass, Texas last Sunday – tons of meth, seized in a trailer. Customs and Border Protection announcing it’s largest bust ever of methamphetimine, at 6 and a half tons in Eagle Pass on Sunday. CBP values the meth at more than $117 million. Federal officials say…MORE