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Texas Named Top Business Climate In America

Texas Named Top Business Climate In America

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott celebrated Texas being named the Top Business Climate in the nation by Site Selection Magazine on Wednesday. Announced during a press conference at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin, it marks the third national best business climate ranking for Texas this year, with awards announced in June and September.…MORE

Federal Reserve Leaves Key Rate Unchanged

Federal Reserve Leaves Key Rate Unchanged

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve kept its key short-term interest rate unchanged Wednesday for a second straight time but left the door open to further rate hikes if inflation pressures should accelerate in the months ahead. The Fed said in a statement after its latest meeting that it would keep its benchmark rate at…MORE

Fort Worth Congresswoman Kay Granger Isn’t Seeking Reelection After Decades on Capitol Hill

Fort Worth Congresswoman Kay Granger Isn’t Seeking Reelection After Decades on Capitol Hill

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Longtime Fort Worth Congresswoman Kay Granger announced Wednesday she will not seek reelection after nearly three decades on Capitol Hill. The 80-year-old chairs the powerful House Appropriations Committee and has represented Texas’ 12th congressional district since 1997. She became the first Republican woman to go to the U.S. House…MORE

Rangers Adolis García & Max Scherzer Out for Rest of World Series

Rangers Adolis García & Max Scherzer Out for Rest of World Series

(WBAP/KLIF) — The Texas Rangers will have to play the remainder of the World Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks without their star, Adolis García. Both Garcia and Max Scherzer have been removed from the Rangers roster, which means both are done for the season. Garcia is dealing with a “moderate oblique strain,” according to manager…MORE