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Texas Rangers Win Franchise First World Series

Texas Rangers Win Franchise First World Series

(WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Rangers won the World Series for the first time in franchise history on Wednesday night in Arizona. The Rangers were the first to put points on the board in the seventh inning. In the top of the 9th the Rangers moved ahead by 5. Final score Rangers 5 Arizona 0. Fans…MORE

College Basketball Legend Bob Knight Dies

College Basketball Legend Bob Knight Dies

(WBAP/KLIF) – Legendary college basketball coach Bob Knight died at the age of 83 on Wednesday. Knights family released the below statement: It is with heavy hearts that we share that Coach Bob Knight passed away at his home in Bloomington surrounded by his family.  We are grateful for all the thoughts and prayers, and…MORE

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

Construction Workers Injured in Dallas Crash

Construction Workers Injured in Dallas Crash

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – At least three construction workers were injured after a vehicle crashed into a hole on a construction site in Downtown Dallas. According to Dallas Fire-Rescue, units responded to the incident in Victory Park near the American Airlines Center at 8:44 a.m. on Tuesday after a car crashed through a barrier, and into…MORE

Governor Abbott Expands Third Special Session Agenda

Governor Abbott Expands Third Special Session Agenda

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation on Tuesday, expanding the third Special Session agenda for universal school choice to include additional school finance, such as teacher pay raises, school safety, and special education. According to the Governor, the expanded special session agenda follows productive discussions with Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and…MORE

Dallas County Investigating Cybersecurity Attack

Dallas County Investigating Cybersecurity Attack

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Dallas County is investigating a cybersecurity attack that officials said was discovered on October 19th. In a statement issued Monday, Dallas County Judge Clay Lewis Jenkins said the county contained the hack and brought in an outside cybersecurity firm to conduct a forensic investigation. According to the judge, the extent…MORE