Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

US Lets in Asylum-Seekers Stuck in Mexico, Ends Trump Policy

US Lets in Asylum-Seekers Stuck in Mexico, Ends Trump Policy

SAN DIEGO (AP) – After waiting months and sometimes years in Mexico, people seeking asylum in the United States are starting to be allowed into the country as they wait for courts to decide on their cases. It’s unwinding one of the Trump administration’s signature immigration policies that President Joe Biden vowed to end. The…MORE

Texas Resident Shocked as Electric Bill Spikes to Over $17,000 So Far This Month

Texas Resident Shocked as Electric Bill Spikes to Over $17,000 So Far This Month

Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Some Texans who get their electric service on a variable rate plan are begining to see sky-rocketing bills as a result of record demand over the past week. Our media partner WFAA spoke with Griddy customer Ty Williams who says bill nearly tripled from $600 last month to nearly $17,000 so…MORE

Oncor Moving to Restore Power to North Texans

Oncor Moving to Restore Power to North Texans

(WBAP/KLIF) — Oncor is making minimal headway on restoring power to North Texans.  A recent update issued by the electric company indicates 145,000 customers are still without power, down 5,000 from early Thursday morning. 63,000 of the outages are the result of Monday’s storm, which Oncor believes should be restored by Friday evening.  82,000 customers lost…MORE

Governor Abbott Declares Power System Winterization, Related Funding As Emergency Items, Provides Update On Winter Weather Response

Governor Abbott Declares Power System Winterization, Related Funding As Emergency Items, Provides Update On Winter Weather Response

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF)- Governor Greg Abbott declared a new emergency item for this legislative session. The Governor is asking the Legislature to mandate the winterization of Texas’ power system and for the Legislature to ensure the necessary funding for winterization. In addition, the Governor announced he is requesting a Major Disaster Declaration — which includes Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, and…MORE

Convoy of Hope Deploys Emergency Relief to Texas

Convoy of Hope Deploys Emergency Relief to Texas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- A Missouri faith based organization is sending emergency supplies to Texas communities in need following the winter storms. Convoy of Hope has deployed several tractor trailers full of water and emergency relief supplies to help affected communities around Dallas and Houston. Each truck can fit about 1,500 cases of water. More than four…MORE