AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Despite experts who say Texas’ power grid remains vulnerable, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott declared Tuesday that new reforms “fix all of the flaws” that caused February’s deadly winter blackout that left more than 4 million people without power in subfreezing weather. He was joined by Republicans who defended it as a…… MORE
Washington, DC (WBAP/KLIF) – The Biden administration says it has identified more than 3,900 children who were separated from their parents at the U.S.- Mexico border under former President Trump’s “zero-tolerance” policy on illegal crossings. The Family Reunification Task Force says it is still reviewing cases, so the final count may be higher. The task…… MORE
El Paso (WBAP/KLIF) – A Texas woman who was arrested for posing as her daughter at a middle school in El Paso says she did it to push for better security on the school’s grounds. Despite the fact that Casey Garcia is 30 years old she managed to go to to seven out of her…… MORE
Weatherford (WBAP/KLIF) – The Red Cross has opened a flood shelter for residents of Parker County. So much rain has fallen in the county that two dam gates are open at Possum Kingdom Lake’s Morris Sheppard Dam. The Brazos River Authority advises anyone living near low-lying areas along the Brazos River to take immediate precautions.…… MORE
MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF)- There will be a free Mesquite Job Fair, at the Mesquite Convention Center and Exhibit Hall, 1700 Rodeo Drive, on Wednesday, June 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Mesquite Business Retention and Expansion Task Force (BRE) is hosting an opportunity for both job seekers of all ages and employers looking to…… MORE