DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Black Friday shopping will look a little different this year. Holly Quartero with Galleria Dallas says to limit crowds, shoppers can expect to see earlier deals and later deals this year. She calls it more like a “Black Friday Season.” “With online retailers announcing shipping delays and shipping problems, it’s important to shop…… MORE
UK’s Johnson Appoints New Chief of Staff After Aides’ Exit
LONDON (AP) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has appointed a former Treasury official and management consultant as his chief of staff, as he tries to restore calm after a tumultuous period for Downing Street. Johnson’s office said Thursday that Dan Rosenfield will take up the post Dec. 7. Rosenfield most recently worked at business…… MORE
John Getty, Grandson of Late Oil Tycoon J. Paul Getty, Dies in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO (AP) – John Getty, a grandson of the late oil tycoon J. Paul Getty, has died at age 52. According to family spokesman Nathan Ballard, the grandson of late oil tycoon J. Paul Getty died Nov. 20, in San Antonio. The cause of death was not released. He is survived by his daughter,…… MORE
Delta Won’t Furlough Pilots; Job Cuts Possible at Southwest
DALLAS (AP) — Delta Air Lines on Wednesday dropped a threat to furlough more than 1,700 pilots after they ratified a cost-cutting agreement that the airline said was needed to help it cope with a downturn caused by the pandemic. The airline had planned to furlough about 13% of its 12,900 pilots on Saturday if…… MORE
Meals On Wheels Tarrant County In Urgent Need of Volunteers
HALTOM CITY (WBAP/KLIF News) – Meals on Wheels Tarrant County is in dire need of volunteers. The organization serves on average 3,000 clients per day, 5,600 meals per week and 1.4 million meals per year. This North Texan named Kelly has worked with Meals on Wheels and said she finds it fulfilling. “I enjoy meeting with…… MORE
Dallas Meatpacking Plant Fined Over $25K for Failing to Report COVID Deaths Among Workers
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas meat packing plant was fined thousands of dollars for not reporting a fatality, injury or hospitalization as a result of a work-related incident. Quality Sausage in West Dallas was ordered to pay $25,000 after a COVID-19 outbreak at the facility this year that led to the deaths of two people.…… MORE
SCOTUS Blocks Attendance Limits in Some Churches Amid Pandemic
WASHINGTON (AP) – As coronavirus cases surge again nationwide, the Supreme Court has temporarily barred New York from enforcing certain attendance limits at houses of worship in areas designated as hard hit by the virus. The court’s action late Wednesday won’t have any immediate impact since the two groups that sued as a result of…… MORE
Cowboys Announce Strength and Conditioning Coach Markus Paul has Died
FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Cowboys announced Wednesday evening that Strength and Conditioning Coach Markus Paul has died. Paul suffered a medical emergency Tuesday at The Star in Frisco and was rushed to an area hospital. The Cowboys say 54-year-old Paul died Wednesday after undergoing further medical evaluation. Dallas plays Washington at home in Arlington…… MORE
Salvation Army in Dire Need of Donations
(WBAP/KLIF) – The Coronavirus pandemic has created a dire need for the Salvation Army. COVID-19 has reduced the number Red Kettle locations and holiday shoppers. That, coupled with record unemployment and a national coin shortage paints a dim picture for the Salvation Army. National Commander Ken Hodder visited Dallas, Wednesday afternoon, for the “Rescue Christmas campaign”…… MORE
Trump Pardons Flynn, Taking Direct Aim at Russia Probe
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump has pardoned former national security adviser Michael Flynn, taking direct aim in the final days of his administration at a Russia investigation that he has long insisted was motivated by political bias. Trump announced the pardon on Wednesday, calling it his “Great Honor.” Flynn is the second Trump associate…… MORE
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