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Fed Attacks Inflation With its Largest Rate Hike Since 1994

Fed Attacks Inflation With its Largest Rate Hike Since 1994

AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Reserve intensified its drive to tame high inflation by raising its key interest rate by three-quarters of a point – its largest hike in nearly three decades – and signaling more large rate increases to come that would raise the risk of another recession. The move the…MORE

Dallas Mayor Doesn’t Mind Taking Up City Manager’s Job Performance Next Week

Dallas Mayor Doesn’t Mind Taking Up City Manager’s Job Performance Next Week

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said on Wednesday that he doesn’t mind taking another week to ensure his colleagues can get comfortable the with the review of City Manager T.C. Broadnax’s job performance. “”I look forward to discussing our city’’s direction and future next week,” Mayor Johnson said. On Tuesday announced that the…MORE

Buffalo Supermarket Gunman Charged with Federal Hate Crimes

Buffalo Supermarket Gunman Charged with Federal Hate Crimes

Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) – The gunman who killed 10 Black people in a racist attack at a Buffalo supermarket has been charged with federal hate crimes. Payton Gendron already has pleaded not guilty to state-level charges, including hate-motivated domestic terrorism and murder following the May 14 rampage. The 18-year-old has been jailed without…MORE

A Former Dallas Police Officer Honored by Fort Worth City Council

A Former Dallas Police Officer Honored by Fort Worth City Council

Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) _ In memory of fallen Dallas Police Officer Patrick Zamarripa who was killed in the line of duty in 2016, the Fort Worth City Council voted Tuesday to name a rebuilt baseball field complex near his former Worth Heights neighborhood in his honor. Zamarripa was one of five police officers killed when…MORE

Dallas City Manager Evaluation Postponed

Dallas City Manager Evaluation Postponed

(WBAP/KLIF) — The Dallas City manager waits another week to learn his fate. Amid speculation that T.C. Broadnax may be fired or disciplined, Mayor Eric Johnson released a statement, Tuesday, indicating the city council will table plans to discuss the issue at Wednesday’s meeting. Johnson said that the city manager’s performance evaluation will occur next…MORE

Duncanville Police Identify Fieldhouse Gunman

Duncanville Police Identify Fieldhouse Gunman

DUNCANVILLE (WBAP/KLIF) – The Duncanville Police Department confirmed on Tuesday the identity of the person involved in a shooting that took place at the Fieldhouse on Monday. According to Duncanville PD, the suspect has been identified as 42-year-old Brandon Keith Ned of Dallas. “Due to the ongoing investigation being conducted by the Texas Department of…MORE

Caterpillar Inc to Relocate Headquarters to Irving

Caterpillar Inc to Relocate Headquarters to Irving

IRVING (WBAP/KLIF) – A Fortune 100 company announced on Tuesday that it is relocating from Illinois to North Texas. Caterpillar Inc. said it will move its global headquarters to the company’s existing office in Irving from its current location in Deerfield, Illinois, outside Chicago. “We believe it’s in the best strategic interest of the company…MORE

Griner to Remain in Russian Prison

Griner to Remain in Russian Prison

US (WBAP/KLIF) – Basketball star Brittney Griner will remain in a Russian prison until July 2 after a Russian court extended her detention Griner has been officially classified as “wrongfully detained by the US State Department. She was arrested in late February after Russian authorities said she had cannabis oil in her luggage and accused…MORE

JBSA-Lackland on Lockdown Due to Reports of Shots Fired Outside the Base

JBSA-Lackland on Lockdown Due to Reports of Shots Fired Outside the Base

SAN ANTONIO (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Officials at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland placed the base on lockdown Tuesday morning after reports of shots fired outside the base. The shots were heard in the southwest area of the base near Valley Hi and Truemper. JBSA sent a tweet with an “active shooter alert” around 10:00 a.m.…MORE