AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. economy grew at a 2.9% annual rate from July through September despite high interest rates and chronic inflation, the government said Wednesday in an upgrade from its initial estimate. Last quarter’s rise in the U.S. gross domestic product, or the economy’s total output of goods and services,…… MORE
FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF) – The Frisco Police Department is holding a Town Hall meeting Wednesday night to discuss a recent string of robberies that investigators say is targeting South Asian women. According to Frisco Police, Officers responded to Bramble Mead Ln. regarding a theft on November 20. The victim was walking on the sidewalk and was…… MORE
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes has been convicted of seditious conspiracy for a violent plot to overturn Democrat Joe Biden’s presidential win, handing the Justice Department a major victory in its massive prosecution of the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection. A Washington, D.C., jury found Rhodes guilty of sedition after three…… MORE
U.S. consumer confidence fell for the second straight month in November amid ongoing high inflation, rising interest rates, and layoffs in the tech sector. The Conference Board reported Tuesday that its consumer confidence index fell to 100.2 this month, down from 102.2 in October. November’s figure is the lowest since July, and likely reflected an uptick in…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is taking up a dispute over a blocked Biden administration policy that would prioritize deportation of people in the country illegally who pose the greatest public safety risk. Republican-led states sued and won a nationwide court order that is meant to limit immigration officers’ discretion in deciding whom to deport. The justices are…… MORE
ALLEN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Allen ISD Board of Trustees is moving forward with new boundaries, and one board member is resigning because of it. During Monday’s board meeting, the school board voted to move east side children out of Anderson and Roundtree elementary schools, and re-purpose those buildings. Critics of the new boundaries say students…… MORE
HOUSTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Houston announced on Tuesday that it lifted the boil water notice that was issued on Sunday. According to the city, customers no longer need to boil water before drinking, cooking, and making ice. Water quality testing submitted to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality confirmed that tap water meets all regulatory…… MORE
HOUSTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Samples from the City of Houston’s water supply are being tested after a weekend power outage led to a boil water notice for the entire city. The power was restored, but officials are confirming whether or not the water is safe to consume. Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Jury selection is underway in the trial for former fort worth police officer Aaron Dean. There was some anticipation that the weekend death of the lead defense attorney in the case, Jim Lane, could lead to another delay in the start of Aaron Dean’s trial. But Jury selection began on Monday.…… MORE
Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) – The white gunman who massacred 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket has pleaded guilty to murder and hate-motivated terrorism charges. Payton Gendron’s plea means he’ll spend his life in prison without parole. He also waived his right to appeal. The 19-year-old modified a legally purchased semiautomatic rifle into…… MORE
