DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The CEO of Dallas based Southwest Airlines has tested positive for COVID-19, just days after testifying before Congress. “Although testing negative multiple times prior to the Senate Commerce Committee Hearing, Gary tested positive for COVID-19 after returning home, experiencing mild symptoms, and taking a PCR test,” read a statement from Southwest. “Gary is doing well and currently…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas is reporting record job numbers. Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Workforce Commission announced on Friday, that the Texas labor market has reached 12,998,200 total nonagricultural jobs in November 2021, surpassing its previous pre-pandemic employment high of 12,970,000 jobs in February 2020. “Texas continues to reach unprecedented milestones thanks to our unwavering…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — All of the U.S. military services have now begun disciplinary actions and discharges for troops who have refused to get the mandated coronavirus vaccine, officials said, with as many as 20,000 unvaccinated forces at risk of being removed from service. On Thursday, the Marine Corps said it has discharged 103 Marines so…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Two Dallas area high school football coaches are playing for state championships, Saturday. Duncanville head coach Reginald Samples is a legend in North Texas high school football, where he coached Jason Todd, who is the head coach at South Oak Cliff. Todd played for Samples at Lincoln high and later joined his coaching…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Heartbeat Bill is officially in the hands of a federal appeals court. The Supreme Court has returned a lawsuit over Texas’ six-week abortion ban to a federal appeals court that has twice allowed the law to stay in effect. Justice Neil Gorsuch on Thursday signed the court’s order that granted the request…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — The cause of death has been determined for victims of the Astroworld tragedy. The 10 people who lost their lives in a massive crowd surge at the Astroworld Music Festival in Houston died from compression asphyxia. That’s the findings from medical examiners with the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. Experts announced…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott has told defense secretary Lloyd Austin that the state will not direct its National Guard members to comply with a Biden Administration order requiring all members of the military to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Abbott’s rejection of the order, Thursday, reflects growing Republican opposition to the forced vaccines. It…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The family of a Dallas man who died after being handcuffed by Dallas Police will have its day in court. Tony Timpa died in 2016 after being pinned to the ground by Officers for 14 minutes. Criminal charges against the Officers were dropped, and a Dallas judge said the Officers weren’t liable…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Dallas organization that serves the bulk of Texas children in Child Protective Services who are needing emergency placements is in dire need of donations. Promise House said its $500,000 in the red this year but the demand for its services continues to grow. Cobie Lambert, Promise House Chief Philanthropy Officer,…… MORE
Rockwall, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A disturbing discovery at the Fatted Calf Restaurant in Rockwall; a hidden camera found in the women’s restroom recorded multiple women without their knowledge between November 13 through 23. An unnamed suspect has been arrested according to police. Police are asking anyone who used that restroom between Nov. 13 and 23…… MORE
