DALLAS (AP) — Delta Air Lines on Wednesday dropped a threat to furlough more than 1,700 pilots after they ratified a cost-cutting agreement that the airline said was needed to help it cope with a downturn caused by the pandemic. The airline had planned to furlough about 13% of its 12,900 pilots on Saturday if…… MORE
HALTOM CITY (WBAP/KLIF News) – Meals on Wheels Tarrant County is in dire need of volunteers. The organization serves on average 3,000 clients per day, 5,600 meals per week and 1.4 million meals per year. This North Texan named Kelly has worked with Meals on Wheels and said she finds it fulfilling. “I enjoy meeting with…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas meat packing plant was fined thousands of dollars for not reporting a fatality, injury or hospitalization as a result of a work-related incident. Quality Sausage in West Dallas was ordered to pay $25,000 after a COVID-19 outbreak at the facility this year that led to the deaths of two people.…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – As coronavirus cases surge again nationwide, the Supreme Court has temporarily barred New York from enforcing certain attendance limits at houses of worship in areas designated as hard hit by the virus. The court’s action late Wednesday won’t have any immediate impact since the two groups that sued as a result of…… MORE
FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Cowboys announced Wednesday evening that Strength and Conditioning Coach Markus Paul has died. Paul suffered a medical emergency Tuesday at The Star in Frisco and was rushed to an area hospital. The Cowboys say 54-year-old Paul died Wednesday after undergoing further medical evaluation. Dallas plays Washington at home in Arlington…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – The Coronavirus pandemic has created a dire need for the Salvation Army. COVID-19 has reduced the number Red Kettle locations and holiday shoppers. That, coupled with record unemployment and a national coin shortage paints a dim picture for the Salvation Army. National Commander Ken Hodder visited Dallas, Wednesday afternoon, for the “Rescue Christmas campaign”…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump has pardoned former national security adviser Michael Flynn, taking direct aim in the final days of his administration at a Russia investigation that he has long insisted was motivated by political bias. Trump announced the pardon on Wednesday, calling it his “Great Honor.” Flynn is the second Trump associate…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott is encouraging Texans to participate in Small Business Saturday on November 28. The Governor urges Texans to shop small, shop local, and help support businesses in their community throughout the holiday season — whether safely in-person or online. When shopping in-person, Texans are urged to protect themselves and loved ones…… MORE
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – The American Red Cross DFW is helping dozens of families who were displaced after severe storms blew through the Metroplex spawning a tornado in Arlington late Tuesday night. The National Weather Service confirmed Wednesday afternoon that a preliminary investigation classified the storm’s strength as an EF-2 with winds as high as 115…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – When it was revealed that Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Mike McCarthy smashed watermelons with a sledgehammer to inspire his troops the immediate reaction was laughter from the team and for most reporters. Fox Sports 1 commentator Shannon Sharpe found nothing funny about it. “Dear white America, any time you have black…… MORE
