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Southwest Airlines Pilots Move Toward Possible Strike

Southwest Airlines Pilots Move Toward Possible Strike

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Pilots for Dallas-based Southwest Airlines are considering a possible strike. SWAPA President Captain Casey Murray issued a call for a Strike Authorization Vote from the Association’s membership on Wednesday. The move comes in the wake of Southwest’s holiday travel season meltdown that led to thousands of cancellations. Scheduling and daily operations at…MORE

84MM Anti-tank Weapon Found in Checked Luggage at San Antonio Airport

84MM Anti-tank Weapon Found in Checked Luggage at San Antonio Airport

San Antonio (WBAP/KLIF) – A traveler detained at San Antonio International Airport this week after a giant 84mm anti-tank weapon was found in his check luggage, was released after proving that the weapon had been de-militarized for display at a trade show in Las Vegas. The passenger who has not been identified provided paperwork verifying…MORE

84MM Anti-tank Weapon Found in Checked Luggage at San Antonio Airport

84MM Anti-tank Weapon Found in Checked Luggage at San Antonio Airport

San Antonio (WBAP/KLIF) – A traveler detained at San Antonio International Airport this week after a giant 84mm anti-tank weapon was found in his check luggage, was released after proving that the weapon had been de-militarized for display at a trade show in Las Vegas. The passenger who has not been identified provided paperwork verifying…MORE

Plano PD Arrests 3 Columbian Nationals in Alleged Burglary Ring Targeting South Asians

Plano PD Arrests 3 Columbian Nationals in Alleged Burglary Ring Targeting South Asians

The investigation that started in Plano led detectives to track the suspects in three other states. Plano, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Plano police arrested three people believed to be responsible for a series of burglaries that targeted Sputh Asian residents in Plano and other parts of the metroplex last year. Plano Police Sergeant Andre Smith told…MORE

Plano PD Arrests 3 Colombian Nationals in Alleged Burglary Ring Targeting South Asians

Plano PD Arrests 3 Colombian Nationals in Alleged Burglary Ring Targeting South Asians

The investigation that started in Plano led detectives to track the suspects in three other states. Plano, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Plano police arrested three people believed to be responsible for a series of burglaries that targeted Sputh Asian residents in Plano and other parts of the metroplex last year. Plano Police Sergeant Andre Smith told…MORE

Ron Kirk Joins Dallas Mayor’s International Advisory Council 

Ron Kirk Joins Dallas Mayor’s International Advisory Council 

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Mayor Eric Johnson announced Monday that former United States Ambassador Ron Kirk will join the Mayor’s International Advisory Council. Kirk served as the U.S. Trade Representative from 2009-2013 and previously served as the mayor of Dallas from 1995-2002. As part of the MIAC, he joins six other former distinguished Dallas residents who…MORE

Governor Abbott Sworn in, Assures Historic Property Tax Relief

Governor Abbott Sworn in, Assures Historic Property Tax Relief

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick were each sworn in to office on Tuesday outside the state Capitol building in Austin during an inauguration ceremony. “I want to thank Lieutenant Governor Patrick and Speaker Phelan for their leadership,” said Governor Abbott. “Thanks to the statewide officials and legislators.…MORE

Mesquite Police Investigating Multi-Million Dollar Jewelry Heist at Town East Mall

Mesquite Police Investigating Multi-Million Dollar Jewelry Heist at Town East Mall

MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF News ) – It was a scene straight out of a James Bond film that prompted an investigation by the Mesquite Police Department. Investigators said thieves broke into the American Jewelers at Town East Mall on Saturday morning and got away with $2 million worth of goods. According to police, the thieves first…MORE

New Shopping Center Announced For Northwest Dallas

New Shopping Center Announced For Northwest Dallas

(WBAP/KLIF) Dallas – A new shopping center is coming to the Northwest corner of Walnut Hill and Marsh Lane to replace the one destroyed by the October 2019 tornado that did an estimated 1.5 billion in damage in North Dallas. Hopkins Realty has installed a sign announcing the new center is coming soon and is…MORE