Yearly Archives: 2024

Dak Prescott Might Require Surgery

Dak Prescott Might Require Surgery

(WBAP/KLIF) – Prescott’s injured hamstring is partially torn away from the bone, and surgery might be required. The injury is known as a partial avulsion, and is likely to lead to an absence longer than the minimum of four games that would be required by putting Prescott on injured reserve. Prescott was injured in the…MORE

Restaurants, Other Services Still in Grip of High Inflation Even as Overall Rate Slows

Restaurants, Other Services Still in Grip of High Inflation Even as Overall Rate Slows

NEW YORK (AP) — While prices for most goods have been falling throughout the year, inflation for a wide range of services remains high. That’s straining consumers eating out, servicing their cars and paying for various kinds of insurance. Prices for services rose 3.7% in September from a year ago, according to the personal consumption…MORE

Average Rate on a 30-year Mortgage in the Us Rises for 6th Straight Week

Average Rate on a 30-year Mortgage in the Us Rises for 6th Straight Week

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose for the sixth straight week, returning to its highest level since early July. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the rate ticked up to 6.79% from 6.72% last week. That’s still down from a year ago, when the rate averaged 7.5%. When mortgage…MORE

President-Elect Trump Picks Susie Wiles as White House Chief of Staff

President-Elect Trump Picks Susie Wiles as White House Chief of Staff

DALLAS = (WBAP/KLIF) – President elect Donald Trump taps his campaign senior adviser Susie Wiles as White House Chief of Staff Wiles is a veteran of Florida politics, and directed Trump’s campaign to victory in the state in 2016. She also helped Ron DeSantis’ 20 18 campaign for Florida governor, before a falling out that…MORE

Fed Cuts Interest Rate Again

Fed Cuts Interest Rate Again

DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – In a unanimous vote, the Federal Open Market Committee has lowered its benchmark overnight borrowing rate by a quarter percentage point, to a target range of 4.50%-4.75%.The Fed justifies easing the rate as it supports employment as as much of a priority as stopping inflation. This rate sets what banks charge…MORE

Search Intensifies for Wylie Woman Who Vanished Sunday Night

Search Intensifies for Wylie Woman Who Vanished Sunday Night

WYLIE (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The search for a Wylie woman who vanished is intensifying. 46-year-old Melonie Ballenger has not been seen since Sunday night. Investigators said at 6:35 a.m. Monday, officers responded to a call from her husband who had reported her missing. He told officers his wife was last seen at their home…MORE

City of Richardson Issues Boil Water Notice Prompting Closure of 5 Schools Thursday

City of Richardson Issues Boil Water Notice Prompting Closure of 5 Schools Thursday

RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The City of Richardson issued a boil water notice for customers located in the southwest portion. In a Wednesday news release, officials blamed the issue on an equipment malfunction that caused a part of the city’s 767 water zone to experience a drop in pressure. That issue was not detected…MORE

Dallas Voters Approve Proposition to Decriminalize Marijuana

Dallas Voters Approve Proposition to Decriminalize Marijuana

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Dallas voters overwhelmingly approved a proposition that would decriminalize small amounts of marijuana. However, its recreational use is still illegal in Texas. Proposition “R” or the “Dallas Freedom Act” is a petition-driven amendment and was spearheaded by Ground Game Texas and was met with fierce support as well as backlash.…MORE