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Powell: Economy Looks Resilient Despite Risk of China Virus

Powell: Economy Looks Resilient Despite Risk of China Virus

WASHINGTON (AP) – Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says the U.S. economy appears durable, with steady growth and low unemployment, but faces risks from China’s viral outbreak. Powell also says the Fed is content with where interest rates are, suggesting no further cuts would be contemplated unless conditions were to change significantly. The Fed is…MORE

VIDEO: North Texas Police Agencies Launch Public Awareness Campaign Addressing School Threats

VIDEO: North Texas Police Agencies Launch Public Awareness Campaign Addressing School Threats

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- North Texas police agencies launch a public awareness campaign addressing the spike of threats made against schools. The “Fake Threat Real Regret” video features Arlington, Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, and Mansfield Police Departments, along with the FBI Dallas Field Office and Arlington ISD. The importance and the goal of this video is to…MORE

Bystander Hurt in Shooting at Dallas Arcade and Sports Bar

Bystander Hurt in Shooting at Dallas Arcade and Sports Bar

DALLAS (AP) – A U.S. Navy veteran says he was shot in the leg when an argument that he was no part of turned violent at an arcade and sports bar in northeast Dallas. Carlos Chapa says he was celebrating the birthdays of several family members at a Dave & Busters venue Sunday afternoon when…MORE

City of Richardson Hopes to Boost Economy Through Music, Partners with Texas Music Office

City of Richardson Hopes to Boost Economy Through Music, Partners with Texas Music Office

RICHARDSON  (WBAP/KLIF News) – The City of Richardson is hoping to boost its economy through a vehicle that brings different types of people together…music. The Texas Music Office will host a community workshop with the city this week to discuss receiving a Music Friendly Designation. “We have 10 communities in Texas right now and we’re…MORE

DOJ Turns Up Heat on Sanctuary Cities

DOJ Turns Up Heat on Sanctuary Cities

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department ratcheted up legal pressure Monday on local governments over “sanctuary” policies that hinder federal immigration officers, bringing two new lawsuits and launching a coordinated messaging campaign to highlight an election-year priority of President Donald Trump. Declaring that law enforcement officers are being “put in harm’s way by these ideologically…MORE