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Average Rate on a 30-year Mortgage Eases to 6.46%, the Lowest Level in 15 Months

Average Rate on a 30-year Mortgage Eases to 6.46%, the Lowest Level in 15 Months

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage eased this week to its lowest level in 15 months. That’s welcome relief for home shoppers navigating a housing market that remains out of reach for many Americans. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the rate fell to 6.46% from 6.49% last week. A year ago, the…MORE

Excessive Heat Warning in Effect Until 9 PM Friday

Excessive Heat Warning in Effect Until 9 PM Friday

…EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT FRIDAY……HEAT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED… PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Do not leave young children…MORE

Transgender Texans Unable to Change Sex on Driver License

Transgender Texans Unable to Change Sex on Driver License

(WBAP/KLIF) — AP — Transgender Texans can no longer change the sex on their driver’s license to align with their gender identity — even if they present the state with a certified court order or an amended birth certificate verifying the change, according to an internal agency email. Sheri Gipson, the chief of the state’s…MORE

Arizona Police Search for Suspect Reported Threatening Former President Donald Trump

Arizona Police Search for Suspect Reported Threatening Former President Donald Trump

COCHICE COUNTY, ARIZONA – (WBAP/KLIF) – A massive manhunt is underway in Arizona for a suspect who officials say threatened to kill former President Trump before a rally in Arizona Thursday. Chochice County Sheriff’s Department identifies the man as 66 year old Ronald Lee Syrvud. Authorities say Syrvud has outstanding warrants from Wisconsin for Driving…MORE

Surveys: How Registered Texan Voters Lean Favoring Parties; Candidates.

Surveys: How Registered Texan Voters Lean Favoring Parties; Candidates.

HOUSTON – (WBAP/KLIF) – A University of Houston and Texas Southern University survey takes a look at how registered Texan voters may make their mark. Surveys of likely Texan voters were done before and after President Joe biden stepped aside, backing Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic party’s nominee. Margins in favor of the…MORE

North Texas Rideshare Driver Kidnapped at Gunpoint, Forced to Drive to Miami

North Texas Rideshare Driver Kidnapped at Gunpoint, Forced to Drive to Miami

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Recent court records detail a terrifying encounter between a North Texas rideshare driver and his passenger. Federal prosecutor said a a Lyft driver picked up 23-year-old Miguel Alejandro Pastran Hernandez in Arlington last Friday and he requested to be taken to a gas station. During the ride, Pastran is accused…MORE

Police Investigating the Drowning of Tarrant County First Grader

Police Investigating the Drowning of Tarrant County First Grader

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Fort Worth police are investigating the recent drowning of a six-year-old child earlier this week. It happened at a home in the 5800 block of Westgate Drive in the Marine Creek Ranch neighborhood of northwest Fort Worth around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to a police news release. The Tarrant…MORE

RFK Jr. To Address America; Could be Dropping Out of Race

RFK Jr. To Address America; Could be Dropping Out of Race

UPDATE 5:08 PM – NBC News reports it has two sources stating RFK will pull out of the race, and will back Trump. CNN.COM (WBAP/KLIF) – RFK Jr. will address the American public Friday morning from Phoenix, with his campaign announcing teh presidential hopeful candidate is considering whether he will drop out of the race…MORE

Copper Thieves Masquerading as Utility Workers Targeting Garland Power Lines

Copper Thieves Masquerading as Utility Workers Targeting Garland Power Lines

GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Garland police are warning North Texans to be on the lookout for copper thieves as they note an increase in thefts of the metal in recent months. In a public service message, Lieutenant Pedro Barineau said they’re going to great lengths to steal copper and often commit the crime in…MORE