FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – Aviation officials say talks are expected to begin this spring on adding a sixth passenger terminal at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, the main hub for American Airlines. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that airport authorities say there’s a good chance Terminal F could be built with design standards that allow…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County Criminal District Attorney John Creuzot announced Thursday sweeping reform policies that he said will have a positive impact on the criminal justice system. “The data-driven reform policies that I am implementing will help make our system more fair and just for everyone, without regard to race or financial standing in the…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Governor Greg Abbott explained a three-pronged approach to his plan on reducing sales taxes in the short and long term. Speaking on the Chris Salcedo Show on WBAP, Abbott the three steps are: reforming the appraisal system, reducing the property tax rate, and closing “back doors” that local tax authorities can…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Southwest Airlines is extending its grounding of the Boeing 737 Max 8 flights by two months and it’s a situation that could have a major impact on the busy summer travel season. The Dallas-based company announced Thursday, it will extend the grounding from its initial June deadline to August 5th. Southwest…… MORE
Wise County, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The Wise County Sheriff’s office is looking for a young girl who was seen on home security cameras asking for help on Tuesday. The girl was seen and heard on camera in the Indian Trails subdivision at around 1:15 p.m. “I’m really scared, will you please open your gate, please…”…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The Texas House is debating an issue that will cap the growth of property tax rates at 2.5%. Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings said he believes property taxes should come down but they need to find a better number or else the city will have to make major changes. “It would be very dangerous…… MORE
LONDON (WBAP/KLIF News) – WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been found guilty of skipping bail by a British judge at Westminster Magistrates’ Court following his arrest from the Ecuadorian Embassy in London Thursday morning on a 2012 warrant. Judge Michael Snow rendered the verdict shortly after the arrest and Assange faces up to 12 months…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Mavericks arrived back in Dallas last night from San Antonio to a water cannon salute and cheers for the retiring Dirk Nowitzki. The NBA legend played his last professional basketball game, capping off a stellar 21 year career with the Mavericks with 20 points. Before leaving Dallas Love Field Dirk…… MORE
DALLAS- WBAP/KLIF – Engineers say an additional seven million dollars is required in repairs to make the Dallas Margaret McDermott Pedestrian Bridge accessible by pedestrians. They say despite the 115 million dollars spent to build the pedestrian bridge, all cables must be replaced before it will be safe for pedestrians to access and use. …… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The three top political leaders in Texas are proposing a state sales tax increase of one percentage point in order to lower property taxes. The plan for a one-penny sales tax increase, announced Wednesday, would raise the statewide rate from 6.25% to 7.25%. Local government add-ons make the average sales tax rate…… MORE
