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Cloudy and warm … with showers this afternoon

Cloudy and warm … with showers this afternoon

Today| Cloudy this morning. A few showers developing during the afternoon. High 77F. Winds S at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 30%. Higher wind gusts possible. Tonight| Showers, with winds diminishing overnight. Thunder possible. Low 64F. Winds SSW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50%. Tomorrow| Partly cloudy skies. High 69F.…MORE

Rents Reach ‘Insane’ Levels Across US With No End in Sight

Rents Reach ‘Insane’ Levels Across US With No End in Sight

UNDATED (AP) – Rents have exploded across the country, causing many to fall behind on payments, dig deep into their savings or downsize to subpar units. According to Realtor.com, median rent rose an astounding 19.3% from December 2020 to December 2021 in the 50 largest metro areas in the U.S. Experts say many factors are…MORE

Armed Bandits Hit Two Dallas Pharmacies

Armed Bandits Hit Two Dallas Pharmacies

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Police are looking for a pair of armed robbers who may have held up two pharmacies Saturday morning. The first robbery occurred a little after 5:00 AM in a CVS Pharmacy near Preston Road and Forest Lane. The second robbery occurred about 40 minutes later in a Walgreens at the intersection…MORE

Sunday/Monday Forecast

Sunday: Partly sunny, breezy, and warmer. High: 70. Winds: S 10-25. Monday/Presidents’ Day: Mostly cloudy and warm. Rain in the afternoon/evening (20%). High: 82. Winds: S 10-25. Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and cooler. Lingering morning rain (30%). High: 70. Winds: S becoming N 15-25.MORE

Adlene Harrison, Dallas’ First Ever Woman Mayor, Dies at 98.

Adlene Harrison, Dallas’ First Ever Woman Mayor, Dies at 98.

(WBAP/KLIF) – The first ever woman to serve as Dallas mayor has passed away. Adlene Harrison died of natural causes Saturday morning. She’s most known for serving as Dallas’ acting mayor in 1976, but was also played a pivotal role in the development of Dallas-Area Rapid Transit, serving as the first chair of DART’s board.…MORE

Russia Conducts Missile Tests as World Leaders Meet in Europe

Russia Conducts Missile Tests as World Leaders Meet in Europe

ASSOCIATED PRESS – Russia is reported to be conducting missile tests as an estimated 190-thousand Russian troops continue to embrace the borders of Ukraine. World leaders are meeting in Germany to discuss the escalating situation and likelihood of war, or signs Russia is poised to invade Ukraine. To Ukrainian military officials came under a shelling…MORE

Oath Keepers Founder To Remain Behind Bars

Oath Keepers Founder To Remain Behind Bars

Washington, DC (AP) – A federal judge in Washington has refused to free Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes from jail. Rhodes, a resident of Granbury, petitioned for release on bail while he awaits trial for allegedly plotting with other members of the Oath Keepers to attack the U.S. Capitol. Prosecutors say Rhodes and his group…MORE

Cold Case Murder Arrest

Cold Case Murder Arrest

Dallas (AP) – Dallas Police have arrested a 60 year old man for the 1984 rape and murder of a 21 year old woman. Detectives say they linked Edward Morgan to the crime through genealogical databases. He was arrested Friday, and is being held at the Dallas County jail. Morgan will face capital murder charges…MORE

Weekend Forecast

Saturday: Mostly sunny and warmer. Winds: SW/SE 5-10. High: 66. Sunday: Mostly sunny, breezy, and warmer. Winds: S 10-25. High: 71. Presidents’ Day: Mostly cloudy and warm. Rain in the afternoon/evening (20%). Winds: S 10-25. High: 82MORE

National Archives: Trump Took Classified Items to Mar-a-Lago

National Archives: Trump Took Classified Items to Mar-a-Lago

WASHINGTON (AP) – Classified information has been found in the 15 boxes of White House records that were stored at former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence. That’s according to the National Archives and Records Administration. The agency said Friday that the matter has been referred to the Justice Department. They revealed the information in response…MORE