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Wall Street Plummets; Analysts Say Investors Seek Safer Monetary Shelters.

Wall Street Plummets; Analysts Say Investors Seek Safer Monetary Shelters.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks fell sharply Friday after reports showed that worries among consumers and businesses about President Donald Trump’s policies may be hitting the U.S. economy. The S&P 500 sank 1.7% for its worst day in two months. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 748 points, or 1.7%, and the Nasdaq composite…MORE

Senate Confirms Kash Patel as Next FBI Director

Senate Confirms Kash Patel as Next FBI Director

(WBAP/KLIF) –AP– The Senate voted to confirm Kash Patel as FBI director, a decision that places him atop the nation’s premier federal law enforcement agency, despite concerns from Democrats over his qualifications and the prospect that he would do President Donald Trump’s bidding. Patel was selected to replace Christopher Wray, who was picked by Trump…MORE

Maverick’s Anthony Davis Injury to Be Re-Assessed In Two Weeks.

Maverick’s Anthony Davis Injury to Be Re-Assessed In Two Weeks.

DALLAS – WFAA – (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mavericks power forward Anthony Davis “is making good progress” and will be re-evaluated for his left adductor strain in two weeks, the team has announced. Davis was dominant in three quarters of his Mavs debut against the Houston Rockets on Feburary 8th, but left the game after a…MORE

TCU is Starting a Massive Campus Expansion.

TCU is Starting a Massive Campus Expansion.

The university plans the buildings along Berry Street totaling about $83 million. Credit: WFAA Texas Christian University (TCU) is gearing up to break ground on two major housing developments, both featuring retail spaces, as part of its ongoing campus expansion in Fort Worth. The university has set aside approximately $83 million for the projects along…MORE

Terrell High Student Sentenced to 42 Years in Prison For Killing 17-year-old

Terrell High Student Sentenced to 42 Years in Prison For Killing 17-year-old

The killing occurred back in August. TERRELL, Texas — A former Terrell High School student has been sentenced to 42 years in prison for the shooting death of 17-year-old Damaria Jackson, which occurred about a mile from the school. According to a press release from the Kaufman County Criminal District Attorney’s Office, on August 16,…MORE

Another Southwest Airlines Executive Leaves The Company After Layoffs

Another Southwest Airlines Executive Leaves The Company After Layoffs

The company said this departure is separate from the 11 other senior level positions that were laid off this month. DALLAS — The restructuring at Southwest Airlines continues as the company’s Chief Transformation Officer announced he would be stepping down from his role this week. Ryan Green, also an executive vice president at the airline,…MORE

Tarrant County Leaders Tell School Districts to Prioritize Literacy

Tarrant County Leaders Tell School Districts to Prioritize Literacy

On Wednesday, the Tarrant County Commissioner’s Court unanimously approved a resolution urging districts countywide prioritize literacy. TARRANT COUNTY, Texas — Tarrant County officials took a significant step toward encouraging school districts across the county to improve student literacy. On Wednesday, the Tarrant County Commissioner’s Court unanimously passed a resolution to prioritize literacy in all independent…MORE

Texas Supreme Court Weighs Liability of Power Providers in 2021 Winter Storm Blackouts

Texas Supreme Court Weighs Liability of Power Providers in 2021 Winter Storm Blackouts

AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday to determine whether electric power providers can be held liable for blackouts during the 2021 winter storm—outages that were mandated by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the agency overseeing the state’s power grid. The storm, one of the deadliest in Texas history, resulted…MORE

Lawsuit Threatens Protections for People with Disabilities

Lawsuit Threatens Protections for People with Disabilities

AUSTIN, Texas – A lawsuit filed by the attorneys general of Texas and 16 other states has raised concerns that critical federal protections for people with disabilities may be at risk. Advocates fear that a key law, which prevents discrimination against individuals with disabilities, could soon be undermined. Texas vs. BecerraIn September 2024, Texas, along…MORE