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
Isolated Severe Storms mainly West tomorrow
WBAP WX CENTER FCST: 5-3-23 TODAY…PARTLY CLOUDY AND MILD.. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND STORMS MAINLY WEST.. HIGH NEAR 80 / LOW NEAR 60 WINDS SOUTHEAST 5-10 MPH TOMORROW…MOSTLY CLOUDY, ISOLATED AFTERNOON STORMS..SOME SEVERE.. HIGH NEAR 84 / LOW NEAR 69 WINDS SOUTH 15-25 MPH AND GUSTY FRIDAY…PARTLY CLOUDY, WINDY AND WARM..…… MORE
Man Accused of Killing Neighbors in Custody
(WBAP/KLIF) — The man accused of killing five of his neighbors in San Jacinto County, Texas, was taken into custody Tuesday after a dayslong manhunt. Francisco Oropeza, 38, is accused of going on the deadly shooting rampage on Friday after his neighbors asked him to stop shooting his gun on his property so a child could…… MORE
State Capitol Shut Down By Protestors
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Texas Capitol was shut down, Tuesday, after a transgender rights protest. The disruption forced DPS State Troopers to remove hundreds of people from the House Gallery. McKinney Representative Jeff Leach says the House had just begun debate on House Bill 14, which bans medical gender modification procedures on children when a mob…… MORE
New Omni PGA Frisco Resort Opens its Doors
FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF) – A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Monday at the new Omni PGA Frisco Resort in Frisco. Slated to open in May 2023 in partnership with PGA of America City of Frisco, and Frisco Independent School District, Omni PGA Frisco Resort, is expected to become a leading destination for golf. The resort…… MORE
Gov. Abbott Advises Chicago Mayor to Call on President Biden to Address Migrant Crisis
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott advised Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot this week to call on President Joe Biden to secure the border in response to her request that Texas stop transporting migrants to her self-declared sanctuary city. In a letter to Mayor Lightfoot, the Governor said he reminded her of the necessity of Texas’…… MORE
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