Student Loan Repayment Pause Ending; Options to Lessen Impact to Your Budget

Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – Interest on federal student loans resumes on September 1, 2023. The over 3-and-a-half year pause on student debt payments was implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some borrowers took advantage of the interest pause to keep paying their loans but millions more did not. Brian Walsh who leads advice and planning at SoFi…MORE

Dallas Police Warn of Fake Emails Claiming to be From Mayor Eric Johnson, Scam Targets Seniors

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Dallas Police Department’s Financial Crimes Unit is warning the public about a scam targeting senior citizens. Detectives have received reports of victims getting an email claiming to be from Mayor Eric Johnson inviting them to invest money and contains a link. Police are urging anyone who receives the email…MORE

NTX: Heat Advisory Until 9PM

Temperatures up to around 103 and heat indices up to around 107 are expected. Make sure to take precautions from the heat! See: Excessive Heat Warning Replaced by Heat Advisory Forecast: Wednesday Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Heat index values as high as 109. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south…MORE

Plans for High Speed Rail Move Forward

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – After decades of talks the plan for high speed rail between Dallas and Houston is coming to fruition. Amtrak and Texas Central Partners have agreed to work together to raise funding for the bullet train. The route will have a station in the Bryan-College Station area. Dan Lamers with the North Central…MORE