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Dallas Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal Hit-and-Run of Cyclist as Local Biking Community Raises Awareness

Dallas Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal Hit-and-Run of Cyclist as Local Biking Community Raises Awareness

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The bicycling community in Dallas is raising awareness about the importance of road safety after another cyclist was killed in a hit-and-run involving a car. Dallas Police arrested 29-year-old Kenneth Connors III on a second-degree felony charge of accident involving death on Thursday in the Sunday morning killing of 45-year-old…MORE

Hot, dry, and partly cloudy for the rest of the weekend

Hot, dry, and partly cloudy for the rest of the weekend

Highs will be in the mid to upper 90s. Heat indices will be climbing into the upper 90s and lower triple digits through Sunday. Friday Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Saturday Sunny, with…MORE

Southwest Business Travel Falls Off More Than Projected

Southwest Business Travel Falls Off More Than Projected

(WBAP/KLIF) — Southwest Airlines reports corporate travel is lower than projected during the third quarter. Southwest officials released the statement, Thursday, indicating that revenue from managed business travel is down 26% to 28% from 2019 levels. Southwest says sales of last-minute business-related travel turned softer starting in late July. The Dallas-based airline expects a seasonal…MORE

Southwest Business Travel Falls Off More Than Projected

Southwest Business Travel Falls Off More Than Projected

(WBAP/KLIF) — Southwest Airlines reports corporate travel is lower than projected during the third quarter. Southwest officials released the statement, Thursday, indicating that revenue from managed business travel is down 26% to 28% from 2019 levels. Southwest says sales of last-minute business-related travel turned softer starting in late July. The Dallas-based airline expects a seasonal…MORE

Doctor Accused of Injecting IV Bags to Appear before Federal Judge

Doctor Accused of Injecting IV Bags to Appear before Federal Judge

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas anesthesiologist who allegedly injected nerve blocking agents and other drugs into patient IV bags at a local surgery center – resulting in at least one death and multiple cardiac emergencies – was arrested Wednesday on federal criminal charges, according to Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brian M. Boynton, head of…MORE

Governor Abbott Announces Migrant Bus Arrivals at VP Harris’ Residence in D.C.

Governor Abbott Announces Migrant Bus Arrivals at VP Harris’ Residence in D.C.

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the arrival of two buses of migrants from Texas outside Vice President Kamala Harris’ residence at the United States Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C. early Thursday morning. According to the Governor’s office, the buses dropped off over 100 migrants from the countries of Colombia, Cuba, Guyana, Nicaragua,…MORE

Our Calling Homeless Shelter in Dallas Creating “Family Safe Place”

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Our Calling homeless shelter in Dallas is creating a safe space for families experiencing homelessness. It’s in response to recent data surrounding Dallas’ homeless population. According the the shelter, there has been a 500% growth in the homeless community in the past six years. “We saw five times as…MORE

Biden: Tentative Railway Labor Deal Reached, Averting Strike

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden says a tentative railway labor agreement has been reached, averting a potentially devastating strike before the pivotal midterm elections. Biden said in a statement Thursday the tentative deal “will keep our critical rail system working and avoid disruption of our economy.” The president says the agreement is “an important…MORE

Interactive Fountain Opens at Klyde Warren Park

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Klyde Warren Park, on Wednesday, announced the opening of the Nancy Best Fountain, a new water feature that is free and open to the public. The Fountain, which is located between Olive and Pearl streets, was funded by a gift from longtime Klyde Warren Park board member Nancy Best and her husband, Randy. It will welcome guests…MORE

New Polling Shows Competitive Race for Texas Governor

New Polling Shows Competitive Race for Texas Governor

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – New polling shows little movement in the race for Texas Governor. The poll by the Texas Politics Project at UT Austin shows Governor Abbott with 45% of support among registered voters, compared to Democrat Beto O’Rourke’s 40%. 4% went to third county candidates, 3% said they’d vote for someone else, and 8%…MORE