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Fed Attacks Inflation with Another Big Hike and Expects More

Fed Attacks Inflation with Another Big Hike and Expects More

WASHINGTON (AP) – Intensifying its fight against high inflation, the Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate by a substantial three-quarters of a point for a third straight time and signaled more large rate hikes to come – an aggressive pace that will heighten the risk of an eventual recession. The Fed’s move boosted its…MORE

Putin Orders Partial Reservist Mobilization; Warns West in New Speech

Putin Orders Partial Reservist Mobilization; Warns West in New Speech

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a partial mobilization of reservists in Russia, effective immediately. He risks a deeply unpopular step that follows humiliating setbacks for his troops nearly seven months after invading Ukraine. It’s the first mobilization in Russia since World War II. Western backers of Ukraine derided the move…MORE

Gov. Abbott, O’Rourke Campaigning with Supporters ahead of November Election

Gov. Abbott, O’Rourke Campaigning with Supporters ahead of November Election

(WBAP/KLIF) – Candidates in the Texas Governor’s race are campaigning with their base supporters ahead of the November election. Democrat Beto O’Rourke announced on Wednesday that he is launching a college tour across Texas next week. According to his campaign, O’Rourke is set to hold more than a dozen public events with young Texans at…MORE

H-E-B Opens Doors at New Frisco Store

H-E-B Opens Doors at New Frisco Store

FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF) – H-E-B officially opened the doors to its store in Frisco at Wednesday morning to a line of close to 1,500 people who were waiting to get inside. H-E-B Curbside pickup began at 1 a.m. on Monday. The H-E-B Frisco store is located at 4800 Main Street in Frisco. The 111,000 square feet store includes…MORE

New York AG Files Civil Fraud Lawsuit Against Former President Donald Trump and Others

New York AG Files Civil Fraud Lawsuit Against Former President Donald Trump and Others

NEW YORK (WBAP/KLIF News ) – New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a civil fraud lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, his children Donald Junior, Ivanka and Eric and some business associates. Two of Trump’s longtime company executives Allen Weisselberg and Jeffrey McConney have also beened named in the lawsuit. The suit alleges…MORE

Fort Worth ISD Officially Hires New Superintendent

Fort Worth ISD Officially Hires New Superintendent

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – It’s official. Fort Worth ISD’s school board voted unanimously Tuesday to name Doctor Angelica Ramsey as its new superintendent. During the meeting, parents addressed the board. “You seem to be choosing someone who you want not who represent the people,” said one parent. “Doctor Ramsey has a reputation as…MORE

2 People Finally Claim Over $1.3B Mega Millions Jackpot from July

2 People Finally Claim Over $1.3B Mega Millions Jackpot from July

CHICAGO (AP) – Lottery officials say two people who wish to remain anonymous have claimed a $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot after a single ticket was sold in a Chicago suburb for a late July drawing. The Illinois Lottery said Wednesday the prize for the July 29 drawing was claimed by two individuals who had…MORE

FTW: Planning for Major Transit/Roadway Project on East Lancaster Corridor Continues[LISTEN]

FTW: Planning for Major Transit/Roadway Project on East Lancaster Corridor Continues[LISTEN]

Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Changes are coming to East Lancaster Avenue corridor in Fort Worth. The city is in talks with TxDOT and other transportation partners on a redevelopment project that will target improvements to public transportation and roadway safety. City leaders are offering recommendations on what kind of transportation system they’d like to see;…MORE

FTW: Planning for Major Transit & Roadway for East Lancaster Corridor Continues[LISTEN]

FTW: Planning for Major Transit & Roadway for East Lancaster Corridor Continues[LISTEN]

Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Changes are coming to East Lancaster Avenue corridor in Fort Worth. The city is in talks with TxDOT and other transportation partners on a redevelopment project that will target improvements to public transportation and roadway safety. City leaders are offering recommendations on what kind of transportation system they’d like to see;…MORE

Texas Highlights ‘VoteReady’ Voter Education Campaign

Texas Highlights ‘VoteReady’ Voter Education Campaign

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – On National Voter Registration Day, Texas Secretary of State John Scott held to highlight the office’s “VoteReady” voter education campaign. “VoteReady” is a statewide campaign to educate Texans about ID requirements for voting in Texas, as well as ID requirements for those who are eligible to vote by mail. According to Scott,…MORE