NEW YORK (AP) – John Matze says he has been fired as CEO of Parler, which was among social media services used to plan the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of then-President Donald Trump. Matze’s announcement followed Amazon’s Jan. 11 decision to remove Parler from its web-hosting service over its unwillingness…… MORE
American Airlines May Lay Off Thousands
Fort Worth, Texas (WFAA) – Fort Worth-based American Airlines warns that it may have to furlough thousands of employees Two American Airlines executives are warning that decreased travel volumes means the company may have to furlough up to 13,000 employees, according to a letter sent to employees Wednesday. CEO Doug Parker and President Robert Isom…… MORE
Irving, Grand Prairie Partner to Open Covid-19 Vaccination Site
GRAND PRAIRIE (WBAP/KLIF)- The cities of Grand Prairie and Irving have partnered to operate a new COVID-19 vaccination provider location in west Dallas County at The Theatre at Grand Prairie, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie, TX 75050 (Belt Line Road just north of Interstate 30 next to Lone Star Park). The facility administered an initial…… MORE
Liz Cheny Survives House GOP Vote. Rep. Greene Faces Vote Thursday
WASHINGTON (AP) – House Republicans have decided to stand by two GOP lawmakers who have polarized the party, voting to retain Liz Cheney as their No. 3 leader and saying they’d fight a Democratic push to kick Marjorie Taylor Greene off her committees. In a 145-61 vote by secret ballot late Wednesday, House Republicans overwhelmingly…… MORE
Fort Worth Camp Bowie District Launches Economic Development Plan
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The Camp Bowie District is launching an economic development plan designed to create a healthier economic structure, drive investment and growth to Camp Bowie and result in an improved tax base and growth in property values. “We believe that with these additional resources we will be able to give our property owners,…… MORE
City of Frisco Launches COVID Vaccine Wait List Independent of Collin County
FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Frisco launched its own COVID-19 vaccination wait list this week, separate from Collin County’s registration. According to Collin County, officials from the City of Frisco informed the county on Tuesday that after further consideration it won’t be using the Collin County Vaccine Wait List to schedule vaccine appointments. “Frisco…… MORE
Republican Group Calls for Accountability, Launches Billboard Campaign in DFW
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A Republican led group is calling for accountability within the Republican party. “It’s a Republican leaning group who is really looking to get back to a form of more conservatism, normalcy, traditional values of what I would say was the former Republican party, not the Trumpism party that we are seeing today,” Republican…… MORE
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia Officially On-Duty
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Newly hired Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia is officially on duty. Chief Garcia began his first day on the job Wednesday with a simple Tweet reading, “let’s roll.” Not just day one process, but everyday process…… we all gotta have a system! Rise and Grind @DallasPD !!!! Let’s roll! pic.twitter.com/uKwIwEEKtH — Eddie…… MORE
WATCH: Memorial For U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who was Killed In Deadly D.C. Riot, Held in Capitol Rotunda
WASHINGTON D.C. (WBAP/KLIF News) – President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, members of Congress, and members of law enforcement in Washington D.C. paid tribute to slain U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick in the Capitol Rotunda Wednesday morning. Sicknick died as a result of injuries sustained during the deadly riot at the Capitiol on…… MORE
Texas-Based ExxonMobil Reports Its Biggest Losses in History in 2020
DALLAS (AP) – Oil giants Exxon and BP have reported staggering losses for 2020 as the pandemic crushed energy demand and caused oil prices to tumble. Exxon Mobil on Tuesday reported the biggest losses in its history – nearly $20.1 billion for the fourth quarter and $22.4 billion for the full year. Most of that…… MORE
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