KWFR News
$20 Million Lithium Plant Launches in Texas, Promising Jobs and Energy Independence
EnergyX has launched its Project Lonestar lithium demonstration plant at TexAmericas Center, investing $20 million into the new facility. The plant will focus on extracting lithium, a key material used in electric vehicles and energy storage, as part of efforts to reduce reliance on foreign supply. Company officials, i...
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Sneaker Ball Raises Funds to Support Hundreds of Foster Children in San Angelo
The WHIT Program hosted its fourth annual Sneaker Ball on March 26 at the Cactus Hotel, raising money to support tutoring for foster children. The event included dinner, auctions, and a sneaker contest judged by local leaders, including the county judge and police chief. Founder Jennifer Lisson emphasized the importanc...
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Could Parts of New Mexico Become Texas? Lawmakers Explore Bold Proposal
Texas lawmakers are being asked to study the possibility of adding two New Mexico counties-Lea and Roosevelt-to the state. State Rep. Carl Tepper says some officials in those counties have expressed frustration with their state government and interest in joining Texas. The proposal will be reviewed by a House committee...
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Music News
Springsteen Joins Bernie Sanders and Jane Fonda for St. Paul Political Rally
At the flagship No Kings rally in St. Paul on Saturday, Bruce Springsteen took the stage and performed Streets of Minneapolis, a song tied closely to ...
10h ago
Weezer Turns Venice Beach Rooftop Into a Pop-Up Acoustic Show
Weezer marked its new tour announcement with a surprise acoustic performance above a Venice Beach bar, drawing a crowd of fans and passersby for an un...
10h ago
Jack White Slams Plan to Feature Donald Trump's Signature on U.S. Currency
Jack White is criticizing a new Treasury Department plan that would place President Donald Trump's signature on newly printed U.S. paper currency. The...
Mar 29, 2026




