BURLESON, Texas (AP) – First responders say the pilot of a small plane was killed when the aircraft crashed and burned shortly after takeoff from a North Texas airport. The Federal Aviation Administration says the single-engine Cessna crashed around 3:30 p.m. Thursday about 1 mile south of Fort Worth Spinks Airport. That’s about 12 miles…… MORE
Landing airliner kills man on runway
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A man was struck and killed on a runway by a commercial jet landing on a runway at an Austin, Texas, airport. Authorities say the incident happened Thursday night at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. A statement from the Federal Aviation Administration says the pilot of a Southwest Airlines flight arriving from Dallas…… MORE
Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas Shows Appreciation to Healthcare Workers
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- A hotel on I-35E just outside of Downtown Dallas down now illuminates a glowing tribute to healthcare workers on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic. The Hilton Anatole hotel now lights up a heart for healthcare workers using room nights every night to show their appreciation to healthcare workers. Some of which are…… MORE
New Small Business Relief Fund Set Up in Fort Worth
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- As the coronavirus pandemic continues to effect small business’, the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, with the help from Facebook, has set up Protect the Fort, a new relief fund set to help local business’ survive. “One of thing s we’re trying to do is help business survive and thrive during…… MORE
Texas Supreme Court Orders Dallas Salon Owner’s Release from Jail
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas salon owner jailed this week after violating state and local coronavirus restrictions was released from jail on Thursday after the Texas Supreme Court became involved. Shelley Luther walked out of the Dallas County jail to an uproar from supporters. “I just want to thankful all of you who I just barely…… MORE
Fort Worth Mayor Announces COVID-19 Recovery Task Force
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Fort Worth Officials have a new plan to economically recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price announced thursday the creation of fort worth now, a brand new task force whose goal is to not only see the cities economy recover, but to eventually become better than ever before.…… MORE
AP Exclusive: Justice Dept dropping Flynn’s criminal case
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – The Justice Department says it’s dropping its criminal case against President Donald Trump’s first national security adviser Michael Flynn. That’s according to a court filing Thursday obtained by The Associated Press. The Justice Department says it is dropping the case “after a considered review of all the facts and circumstances…… MORE
Dallas-based Neiman Marcus Becomes 2nd Major Retailer to Seek Chapter 11
NEW YORK (AP) – Neiman Marcus, the 112-year-old storied luxury department store chain, is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. It is the first department store chain to do so and the second major retailer to be toppled by the coronavirus pandemic. As part of the bankruptcy filing, Neiman Marcus says it has secured $675 million…… MORE
North Dallas Salon Owner Freed from Jail; Governor Abbott Changes Orders
Update at 2:00pm: North Dallas salon owner Shelley Luther has been released from the Dallas County Jail. Her release came just hours after the Texas Supreme Court ordered her release. The Court’s actions came the same day Governor Greg Abbott modified his executive order to eliminate confinement as a punishment for violating orders. AUSTIN…… MORE
Teach For America DFW Celebrates 400 Teachers with Gift Boxes for Teach Appreciation Week
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Teach For America (TFA) DFW is partnering with Dallas-based company Marie Mae to honor 400 teachers with personalized gift baskets this Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-8, 2020). Recipient teachers will have the opportunity to customize their gift basket based on how they’d like to be appreciated. “They can chose a wellness box, a…… MORE
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