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American Airlines Flight Attendants Will Vote to Authorize Strike

American Airlines Flight Attendants Will Vote to Authorize Strike

(WBAP/KLIF) — American Airlines may be facing another employee strike. After the airline’s pilots union threatened to strike before getting a new tentative contract, now flight attendants are traveling the same path. After not receiving a pay raise for four and a half years, Association of Professional Flight Attendants President Julie Hedrick says they’re seeking…MORE

New Exhibit in Dallas Tracks Progress of Equality in the United States

New Exhibit in Dallas Tracks Progress of Equality in the United States

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum is is opening its new special exhibition on Friday. Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow, opening to the public on July 20, 2023, explores the life of Black Americans in the 50 years following the end of the Civil War and the emancipation…MORE

Senator West Calls for Investigation at Southern Border

Senator West Calls for Investigation at Southern Border

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas State Senator Royce West is calling for a legislative investigation into issued allegations made by the Houston Chronicle regarding actions of the Texas Department of Public Safety along the Texas border as part of Operation Lone Star. “The issues reported by the Houston Chronicle regarding the activities of the Department of…MORE

Stores Struggling to Keep Up with Ice Demand

Stores Struggling to Keep Up with Ice Demand

(WBAP/KLIF) — The North Texas heat is fattening the bottom line for some in DFW. Lines at snow cone stands, convenience stores and ice cream shops have gotten quite long over the past few weeks. It’s the perfect time of year to be in business as an ice vendor, as sales have skyrocketed. The best…MORE

Funeral of Former Dallas Police Chief David Kunkle Held Wednesday

Funeral of Former Dallas Police Chief David Kunkle Held Wednesday

(WBAP/KLIF) — A North Texas law enforcement legend is laid to rest. The funeral service for former Dallas Police Chief David Kunkle took place at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday morning at Sparkman-Hillcrest Funeral Home in Dallas. Family, Friends, and law enforcement officers from across Texas gathered to pay their final respects to Kunkle, who lost his…MORE

Texas Inspector General Launches Probe Into Whistleblower Allegation at the Border

Texas Inspector General Launches Probe Into Whistleblower Allegation at the Border

Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Inspector General’s office opened an investigation into allegations of abusive treatment of migrants trying to cross the southern border. The move comes amid allegations by a Texas state trooper of “inhumane” treatment that he says left migrants bloodied from razor-wire barriers. Trooper Nicholas Wingate also alleges that orders were given…MORE

WATCH LIVE: Timothy Simpkins Trial Day 3; Defense Rests

WATCH LIVE: Timothy Simpkins Trial Day 3; Defense Rests

The Timothy Simpkins jury will soon start deliberating his fate. UPDATED: 7-19-23 10:08 a. m. Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – The defense in the attempted capital murder trial of Timothy Simpkins rested its case this morning without calling additional witnesses. Simpkins is accused of shooting two students and a teacher inside Timberview High Scholl on October…MORE

Dangerous Heat Continues across NTX; High Near 105/Real Feel up to 110

Dangerous Heat Continues across NTX; High Near 105/Real Feel up to 110

Elevated fire weather conditions will also exist for areas near and west of the I-35 corridor. Continue to take the necessary precautions against the oppressive heat to limit heat related illnesses. EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for…MORE