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TCU Fans Frustrated with Southwest Airlines

TCU Fans Frustrated with Southwest Airlines

(WBAP/KLIF) — The collapse of Southwest Airlines service during the holidays has far-reaching effects, as thousands of canceled flights are rubbing TCU fans the wrong way. The 3rd ranked Horned Frogs are in the college football playoff against #2 Michigan this Saturday in the Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Arizona. However, media covering the event, like…MORE

Doncic Breaks Nowitski’s Record and Sets NBA Milestone

Doncic Breaks Nowitski’s Record and Sets NBA Milestone

(WBAP/KLIF) — Two days after unveiling a statue of a Dallas legend, his record is broken. In the Dallas Mavericks victory against the New York Knicks, Tuesday, Luka Doncic recorded the NBA’s first 60-20-10 stat line. The 23-year-old recorded the first ever 60-point, 21-rebound, and 10-assist triple-double in the league’s history, while also breaking Dirk…MORE

Retired Pope Benedict in Poor Health

Retired Pope Benedict in Poor Health

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The health of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has worsened due to his age, and doctors are constantly monitoring the frail 95-year-old’s condition, the Vatican said Wednesday. Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said Pope Francis, who asked the faithful earlier Wednesday to pray for Benedict, went to visit his predecessor in the monastery on Vatican…MORE

Dallas ISD Continues its Winter Break Meals Program for Students

Dallas ISD Continues its Winter Break Meals Program for Students

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas ISD’S Winter Break Meals Program kicks off today, and any DISD student is eligible. The district will hold pop-up events across the city to provide free meals – 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches will be served to-go, from trucks parked at select campuses during different times TODAY, Wednesday, December 28 and…MORE

US Supreme Court Keeps Asylum Limits in Place For Now

US Supreme Court Keeps Asylum Limits in Place For Now

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court is keeping pandemic-era limits on people seeking asylum in place for now, dashing hopes of migrants who have been fleeing violence and inequality. The court also set a February timeline for arguments in the case. The restrictions, often referred to as Title 42, were put in place…MORE

Electric Scooters Could Return to Dallas Streets Soon

Electric Scooters Could Return to Dallas Streets Soon

New regulations approved by Dallas City Council will be in place when the popular scooters make a comeback. Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – After being temporarily banned in late 2020 due to safety concerns, electric scooters could make a return to Dallas streets in February. During the pause a committee comprised of residents, business owners and police…MORE

Hundreds of Bills Filed Prior to Texas Legislative Session

Hundreds of Bills Filed Prior to Texas Legislative Session

(WBAP/KLIF) — Ahead of the 88th Texas Legislature convening on January 10th, a slew of bills have been filed in anticipation of the session. Due to a $27-billion state surplus from property taxes, lawmakers have filed dozens of bills aiming to cut property taxes. A variety of bills have been filed since November, when lawmakers…MORE

Apartment Worker Killed When Mistaken for Burglar

Apartment Worker Killed When Mistaken for Burglar

(WBAP/KLIF) — A Christmas Eve shooting in turns tragic for a hard-working husband on his anniversary. One tenant heard noise on his balcony on December 24th, grabbed a gun, and shot a man who he thought was burglarizing his Grand Prairie apartment. Police say 53-year-old Cesar Montelongo, Jr., was checking several balconies at Clayton Point…MORE

Thousands Stranded by Southwest Airlines

Thousands Stranded by Southwest Airlines

(WBAP/KLIF) — Many Southwest Airlines passengers are stranded until next year. The nightmare for Dallas-based Southwest Airlines and its passengers continues, as nearly 4,000 flights were canceled, Monday. Southwest Airlines canceled 71% of their flights, Monday, stranding passengers across the country. According to recently retired Love Field Aviation Director Mark Duebner, Southwest’s flight scheduling system…MORE

3 Washington State Electric Substations Vandalized

3 Washington State Electric Substations Vandalized

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Vandalism at three power substations in western Washington early Sunday initially cut power to about 14,000 utility customers, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office said. The attacks come as federal officials are warning that the U.S. power grid needs better security to prevent domestic terrorism and after a large outage in North Carolina earlier…MORE