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Fort Worth Chamber Launches New Brand, Representing Future Of Fort Worth Business Community

Fort Worth Chamber Launches New Brand, Representing Future Of Fort Worth Business Community

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)-The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce has rebranded its image. Fort Worth Chamber president Brandom Gengelbach said the brand breathes new life and energy into what they’re trying to accomplish for the business community. He said they’ve shifted focus to provide resources and help businesses impacted by Covid-19. “Over the last year, we’ve…MORE

Dallas County Passes Resolution Urging Lawmakers to “Simplify Voting”

Dallas County Passes Resolution Urging Lawmakers to “Simplify Voting”

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County is encouraging lawmakers to simplify the voting process The Dallas County Commissioners Court voted 4 to 1 on Tuesday in favor of a resolution that asks Congress and the Texas Legislature to simplify voting by expanding vote-by-mail and enacting automatic voter registration. A portion of the resolution is below: 1)…MORE

Coronavirus Death Toll Surpasses 400,000

Coronavirus Death Toll Surpasses 400,000

U.S. – (AP) – The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus has surpassed 400,000, providing a grim coda to Donald Trump’s presidency. The milestone comes almost exactly a year after health officials diagnosed the nation’s first case of the virus, and months of efforts by Trump to downplay the threat and his administration’s responsibility to…MORE

Governor Abbott Confident Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Will Ramp-up in Coming Weeks

Governor Abbott Confident Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Will Ramp-up in Coming Weeks

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a roundtable discussion at Houston Methodist Hospital on Tuesday to highlight his legislative priorities to ensure a healthier future for the state of Texas. During the roundtable, the Governor and staff members from Houston Methodist discussed strategies to build a healthier Texas during and after the pandemic.…MORE

A Dozen Guard Members Removed from Inauguration Duty

A Dozen Guard Members Removed from Inauguration Duty

Washington, DC (AP) –Twelve U.S. Army National Guard members are being removed from the security mission to secure Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration. A U.S. Army official and a senior U.S. intelligence official say the Guard members were found to have ties to fringe-right group militias. The Army official and the intelligence official spoke to The…MORE