(WBAP/KLIF) – Moody’s Investors Services has downgraded the economic outlook for Dallas from stable to negative after voters approved Proposition U. While the rating agency affirmed Dallas’ A-1 rating for its general obligation budget, the negative outlook could cause the city’s credit rating to go down over the next two years. A downgraded credit rating…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – A new study finds that property taxes have gone up in nearly every major city in the country, and the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex is no exception. The real estate company, Redfin recently issued a new report listing the top ten median property tax rates from 2019 to today. Homeowners in Dallas are paying…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – The United States Postal Service is increasing their prices for shipping. A 3.2% increase for priority mail service, and a nearly 4% hike for USPS ground advantage is expected. The announcement comes after the postal service reported its financial results for the 2024 fiscal year, with net loss 9.5 billion dollars. The price…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – Despite an overall decline in brick-and-mortar stores nationwide, Barnes and Noble is opening over 60 new stores. Analysts say that since Barnes and Noble revamped their business model, the bookseller has been able to complete with online shopping and stay relevant. Barnes and Noble now prioritizes customer preferences in each market instead of…… MORE
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic will miss Sunday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a bruised right knee. Mavericks coach Jason Kidd would not say how long Doncic would be out. Doncic is averaging 28.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and 7.8 assists. He played a season-low 28 minutes on…… MORE