AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Baseball Hall of Famer, Nolan Ryan has released a public service announcement encouraging Texans to follow health and safety protocols as they resume normal activities. Texas is in Phase 3 of Governor Greg Abbott’s plan to re-open the state. Businesses including bars, gyms and indoor wedding venues are operating at 50% capacity.…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Reserve says it will keep buying bonds to maintain low borrowing rates and support the U.S. economy in the midst of a recession. And it says nearly all the Fed’s policymakers foresee no rate hike through 2022. The Fed has cut its benchmark short-term rate to near zero. Keeping its…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Congresswoman Kay Granger, top Republican on the House Appropriations Committee, announced today that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will award Tarrant County $8.7 million from HUD’s Emergency Solutions Grant Program, with $6 million going specifically to Fort Worth. The funds will support local efforts in coronavirus prevention and response…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — The White House may be mulling over an idea to reduce the U.S. military presence in Europe. Reports have surfaced that around 10,000 troops may be sent home from Germany. According to the Heritage Foundation’s Jim Carafano, the forces stationed in Germany are vital. The United States maintains several military bases, hospitals, and…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Police departments around the country are facing criticism of racism and brutality after four Minneapolis officers were charged in the death of George Floyd. mistrust of police departments has intensified and former FBI senior officer Steve Rogers says rebuilding that trust begins with weeding out prejudiced cops. Rogers feels the three officers charged…… MORE