(WBAP/KLIF) — With the Federal Reserve’s 10th consecutive rate hike, experts predict a further cooling to the housing market. The Fed, Wednesday, raised the interest rate a quarter of a percentage point to 5%. Bankrate Chief Financial Analyst Greg McBride says the 5% increase since last year makes buying a home even more expensive. He…… MORE
Texas PUC: “Our Risk Goes up as the Sun Goes Down”
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Electric Reliability Council of Texas and the Texas Public Utility Commission updated Texans on the power supply headed into the summer months during a briefing on Wednesday. There was overall confidence from Texas regulators. “We’ve made the grid we’ve got as strong as possible using every tool we have available,” said…… MORE
City of Dallas Employees Advised of Possible Ransomware Attack
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Dallas is advising its employees of a possible ransomware attack. A memo to employees from the City of Dallas Chief Financial Officer said that a number of servers are being impacted by a possible ransomware attack. The city’s security monitoring tools notified the Security Operations Center about the likely…… MORE
Senator Cruz Responds to Challenge by Congressman Allred in Race for Senate Seat
(WBAP/KLIF) – Republican senator Ted Cruz is pushing back after Democratic Congressman Collin Allred announced he is running against Cruz in the race for his Senate seat. “Democrats have once again turned to a far-left radical to run for Senate,” said Cruz spokesperson Nick Maddux on Wednesday. “Not only does Colin Allred vote with Nancy…… MORE
1 Dead, 4 Hurt in Shooting Inside Atlanta Medical Building
ATLANTA (AP) — One person was fatally shot and at least four others injured Wednesday in a shooting at a medical building in Midtown Atlanta, police said. Atlanta police said there had been no additional shots fired since the initial shooting unfolded inside a Northside Medical building on West Peachtree Street in a commercial area…… MORE
Fed Raises Key Rate but Hints it May Pause Amid Bank Turmoil
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve reinforced its fight against high inflation Wednesday by raising its key interest rate by a quarter-point to the highest level in 16 years. But the Fed also signaled that it may now pause its streak of 10 rate hikes, which have made borrowing for consumers and businesses steadily more…… MORE
US Rep. Colin Allred Launches Bid to Unseat Senator Ted Cruz
Congressman Allred says that he’s running because “Texans deserve a Senator whose team is Texas.” He added that “Ted Cruz only cares about himself.” Listen for excerpts from Allred’s campaign video and reaction from SMU Political Science Professor Matthew Wilson. Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – North Texas Congressman Colin Allred has officially launched a run for the…… MORE
Wife of Cleveland Mass Shooting Suspect Among Those Taken Into Custody After His Capture
CLEVELAND (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Less than 24 hours after the man accused of fatally shooting five of his neighbors in Cleveland, just northeast of Houston, was arrested, authorities announced that 38-year-old Francisco Oropeza’s wife has been taken into custody. Montgomery County Sheriff Rand Henderson said 53-year-old Divimara Lamar Nava was arrested in connection to…… MORE
Threat Targeting Garland ISD Triggers Extra Security and Metal Detectors
Garland, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Extra security will be in place at Garland High School today amid an unspecified threat last night. In a letter shared on social media directed at Garland High School parents, GISD Superintendent Holly Hines said the threat was immediately shared with district security and Garland police. In addition to extra security…… MORE
Threat Targeting Garland ISD Triggers Extra Security and Metal Detectors
Garland, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Extra security will be in place at Garland High School today amid an unspecified threat last night. In a letter shared on social media directed at Garland High School parents, GISD Superintendent Holly Hines said the threat was immediately shared with district security and Garland police. In addition to extra security…… MORE
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