WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday after having raised it 10 straight times to combat high inflation. But in a surprise move, the Fed signaled that it may raise rates twice more this year, beginning as soon as next month. The Fed’s move to leave its benchmark rate…… MORE
Governor Abbott Establishes Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2060 on Tuesday, establishing the Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council. The council is part of Texas’ effort to strengthen its position as the leading destination for next generation technology in the country. The Council will study and monitor artificial intelligence technology developed, employed, or procured by…… MORE
Venue set in Suspended AG’s Securities Fraud Case
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – A venue is set in suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s outstanding securities fraud case. AG Paxton will be tried on securities-fraud charges in Harris county. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals selected Harris County over Collin County after ruling the judge who originally set the trial there was right to do…… MORE
Rain Chances Linger: Temperatures begin to Rise
(WBAP/KLIF) – UPDATE 1p.m. 6-14-23 A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for portions of North Texas until 4 p.m. on Wednesday. According to the Storm Prediction Center, the watch includes Denton, Collin, Grayson, Bowie, Hunt, Morris, and other Northeastern counties. Hail and high winds are possible in impacted areas. Rising temperatures are also converging…… MORE
Mesquite PD Needs Help Identifying Suspicious Person Allegedly Lurking Around Homes [LISTEN]
Lt. Brandon Ricketts with Mesquite Police the subject who appears to be in his 30’s has targeted homes where women reside; attempting to look into and take screens off of windows and open doors. Mesquite, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The Mesquite Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a ‘suspicious person’ in the…… MORE