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Holiday Travel, Heating Oil Demand Lead to Spike in Gas Prices

Holiday Travel, Heating Oil Demand Lead to Spike in Gas Prices

NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The ongoing arctic blast is contributing to a slight increase in gas prices. AAA Texas reports prices across DFW jumped from $2.64 for a gallon of regular unleaded to $2.69 overnight. The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.62 for a gallon of regular unleaded, that’s three cents…MORE

Oncor: Local Issues Caused Hundreds of Power Outages Amid Plunging Temps [LISTEN]

Oncor: Local Issues Caused Hundreds of Power Outages Amid Plunging Temps [LISTEN]

In addition local first responder were kept busy amid the frigid temperatures. Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Even though Oncor has responded hundreds of power outages since Thursday amid the recent Arctic cold snap, the power utility says that none of the power issues are related to the Texas grid. Connie Piloto with Oncor says the…MORE

North Texans seek Shelter amid Arctic Blast

North Texans seek Shelter amid Arctic Blast

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – There was a dash to the shelters on Thursday morning after the anticipated cold front blew into the metroplex. “We’ve seen the snow, we’ve the wind chill, and everyone is realizing how cold it is going to be,” said Juliana Williams with homeless outreach center Our Calling. “So people are taking shelter…MORE

US Economy Grew 3.2% in Q3, Up from Earlier Estimates

US Economy Grew 3.2% in Q3, Up from Earlier Estimates

WASHINGTON (AP) — Shrugging off rampant inflation and rising interest rates, the U.S. economy grew at an unexpectedly strong 3.2% annual pace from July through September, the government reported Thursday in a slight upgrade from its earlier estimate of third-quarter growth. The rise in gross domestic product — the economy’s output in goods and services…MORE