(WBAP/KLIF) — World-wide concern about the Omicron variant has Texans concerned. The variant has yet to reach the United States, however experts predict it will. Texas A&M virologist Ben Neuman says there isn’t much known about the variant, however a clearer picture will emerge in two weeks. Science from the sequence points to Omicron being…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Biden Administration’s policy decisions have received mixed reviews. Democrats praise the president having America’s best interests at heart. However, the Heritage Foundation’s Jim Carafano criticizes the president for dividing the country, while hurting businesses and the economy. Carafano points to open borders, stringent COVID mandates, and the attack on the oil and…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Regulators of Texas’ oil and gas industry that buckled during February’s deadly freeze moved Tuesday toward making some producers more prepared for cold weather, but not in time for this winter as the nation’s power grid monitor warned the state is still at risk of blackouts. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is guaranteeing the lights…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Some believe Texas’ move to bolster protections against winter power outages doesn’t go far enough. Regulators of the Texas oil and gas industry are moving to make operators better prepared for cold weather, following February’s deadly freeze. However, new rules passed, Tuesday, won’t come in time for winter as the nation’s power grid…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — A proposed oil pipeline in California is expected to enter a critical phase of its government review next year. If approved, the move would allow ExxonMobil to resume production at three offshore platforms. The $300 million project by Houston-based plains All American Pipeline would replace a line near Santa Barbara that was shut…… MORE