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Attorney General Paxton Warns O’Rourke PAC

Attorney General Paxton Warns O’Rourke PAC

Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is publicly warning a political action committee founded by Democrat Beto O’Rourke to watch its step. Paxton wants the “Powered By People” PAC to turn over to his office a list of COVID-19 vaccine events it sponsored, and explain how it collected and used any personal information…MORE

Texas Senate Advances Measure To Control ERCOT

Texas Senate Advances Measure To Control ERCOT

Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Senate has advanced a bill that is intended to change the way the state oversees its electric grid operator. Senate Bill 2 would require ERCOT’s Board of Directors to all be residents of Texas. The chairman would have to be appointed by the Governor, and approved by the state Senate.…MORE

Why Former Lt. Gov. Dewhurst Was Arrested

Why Former Lt. Gov. Dewhurst Was Arrested

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Police say former Texas Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst was arrested Tuesday on a domestic violence charge because he pushed his girlfriend down while trying to take their shared laptop away from her. It happened in front of a hotel near Dallas Love Field. Hotel security video allegedly shows Dewhurst chasing his…MORE

Southwest Airlines Devalues Rewards Program Points

Southwest Airlines Devalues Rewards Program Points

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Want to travel for free on Dallas based Southwest Airlines?  You’ll need more Rapid Rewards points.  Since the pandemic, the airline is the first major carrier to makes its points, or miles, less valuable.  It will cost you about 6.5% more rewards points to get a free flight.  The airline says it…MORE

Fort Worth, MedStar Host Pop Up Vaccine Event April 15th

Fort Worth, MedStar Host Pop Up Vaccine Event April 15th

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Fort Worth and MedStar are holding a community pop up vaccine clinic April 15th.  Up to 1,000 vaccines will be available and all adults 18 years and older are eligible. It will be at the  North Tri-Ethnic Community Center 2950 Roosevelt Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76106 from  8 a.m.…MORE