(WBAP/KLIF) — The clock is ticking for American Airlines to avert a strike. Amid stalled contract talks with the airline’s flight attendants, union members picketed the company’s Fort Worth headquarters, Wednesday, to let executives hear their frustrations. Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) Union President Julie Hedrick says both sides are quite far apart. Close…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – AAA Texas and the Insurance Council of Texas are warning of deadly driving tendencies in Texas. In a recent report, Forbes ranked Texas as the top state in the nation for “Worst Drivers.” According to ICT, the ranking is based on an analysis of six metrics that reflect dangerous driving behavior, including:…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to appoint Louisiana Representative Mike Johnson as the next Speaker of the House. The Republican Party finally united behind a candidate after California Representative Kevin McCarthy was removed, and both Louisiana’s Steve Scalise and Ohio’s Jim Jordan failed to garner enough votes. Johnson won the GOP’s…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — For the first time since 2011, North Texas has been overtaken by World Series fever, as the Texas Rangers will face the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Fall Classic. The Rangers’ John Blake says Major League Baseball has released the schedule with Texas hosting Games 1 and 2 at 7:03 p.m. this Friday and…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — An airline strike could be looming during the busiest travel season of the year. After working for nine years without a raise, American Airlines flight attendants are threatening to strike after contract negotiations have broken down. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants’ Paul Hartshorn, Jr., says unless airline representatives submit a contract proposal…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – In an effort to return to pre-pandemic numbers, the Dallas Museum of Art will be laying off eight percent of its workforce and reduce its operating hours. About twenty full-time positions will be eliminated and two full-time positions are being reduced to part-time, said officials in a news release. The…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A world series berth for the Texas Rangers means more merchandise and more watch parties. The extended post-season leads to a boost in the local economy as bars and restaurants make orders for another couple weeks of Rangers games. Sporting goods stores across the metroplex adjusted their hours after the Rangers advanced…… MORE
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas 2026 World Cup delegation welcomed FIFA leaders to town on Tuesday as the planning and preparation for what is expected to be the biggest sporting event in DFW history, FIFA World Cup 2026™, continues. The Dallas visit kicks off the second wave of visits by FIFA and FIFA26 officials to…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans picked Rep. Tom Emmer as their nominee for House speaker on Tuesday, as they try for a third time to fill the top leadership position and get Congress back to work. Emmer, the GOP Whip and senior-most candidate, jumped out front in private balloting as the top vote-getter among the hodge-podge…… MORE
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The United Auto Workers Union confirmed Tuesday that its local chapter in Arlington has shut down General Motors largest plant. In a social media post, workers could be seen walking out of the plant on Abrams Street near 360. Local 276 president Keith Crowell said GM’s Arlington plant employs around…… MORE
