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North Texas Giving Day Raising Millions for Local Nonprofits

North Texas Giving Day Raising Millions for Local Nonprofits

NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – It’s North Texas Giving Day and residents from all walks of life have the chance to give and learn more about local charities. Monica Christopher, Communities Foundation of Texas Senior Vice President Chief Giving and Community Impact Officer, said the 3300 participating non profits will benefit not only from…MORE

Toddler Dies in Car After Father Shot Dead

Toddler Dies in Car After Father Shot Dead

(WBAP/KLIF) — Police say a 2-year-old boy was found dead inside his family’s SUV after the vehicle was stolen from a Houston gas station. Houston Police Chief Larry Satterwhite said the vehicle was stolen after the father was fatally shot by the suspect, who drove off in the vehicle with the toddler inside. The toddler’s…MORE

Governor Abbott Designates Mexican Cartels as Terrorist Organizations

Governor Abbott Designates Mexican Cartels as Terrorist Organizations

MIDLAND (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed an Executive Order on Wednesday that designates Mexican drug cartel members as terrorists in Texas. “I also sent [a] letter to President Biden as well as Vice President Harris, demanding that they classify Mexican drug cartels operating in Texas as terrorist organizations,” Governor Abbott said following a…MORE

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