PHILADELPHIA (AP) – U.S. airline regulators have ordered inspections on engine fan blades like the one that snapped off a Southwest Airlines plane, leading to the death of a woman who was partially blown out a window. The Federal Aviation Administration’s announcement late Wednesday comes nearly a year after the engine’s manufacturer recommended the additional…… MORE
Plane Victim’s Death Attributed to Impact Trauma
(AP) – Philadelphia’s medical examiner says that a woman killed when she was partially blown out of a Southwest Airlines plane died of blunt impact trauma to her head, neck and torso. Spokesman James Garrow of the Philadelphia Department of Public Health said Wednesday evening that Jennifer Riordan’s death was ruled accidental. Riordan was killed…… MORE
Flowermound Town Council Approves Lakeside Village Rezoning
FLOWERMOUND (WBAP/KLIF) – The Flower Mound Town Council has unanimously approved two rezoning requests that are expected to pave the way for Lakeside Village, the next piece of the Lakeside DFW project. When it’s finished, the 35-acre tract will continue the mixed-use concept and will add approximately $1 billion in taxable value, which translates into…… MORE
Atmos Executives Say Pipe Replacement is Accelerating
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Atmos Energy executives said Wednesday that the company’s current system in Dallas is safe. The company maintains that it is dedicated to the city of Dallas and is heart broken of the loss of a young girl in a home explosion earlier this year. Dallas City Councilman Adam Medrano told the executives that…… MORE
WATCH: Hurst Police Release Dash Cam Video of Recent Home Explosion
We’ve received requests for the video files from the house explosion on 4/7. Here’s a brief video clip from Officer Hiser’s dash cam footage that we are able to release. We are thankful that the victims are stable & expected to recover. Our hearts go out to them & their family. pic.twitter.com/k7LCOrOtLn — Hurst PD…… MORE
UNT Restaurant Employee Fired After Student Finds Racial Slur Receipt
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – A student at the University of North Texas will meet meet with the university president after being given a receipt from an on-campus restaurant with a racial slur on it. Chelsea Shaw posted a photo of the receipt from Krispy Krunchy Chicken on Twitter, which had the n-word in place of…… MORE
Fort Worth High School Demonstration Disrupted by Counter Protesters
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) — What began as a peaceful high school demonstration against gun violence turned into skirmishes with counter protesters Tuesday. About 100 students at Eaton High turned out to honor the 17 victims who died at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, February 14 and to call for gun control.…… MORE
Target Expands Drive-Up Service to Texas and Florida
Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Target stores in Florida and Texas are now offering drive-up service. Orders can be placed with the Target mobile app and should be ready in less than two hours. Customers then park in designated spots outside the store and employees bring out the orders. The service launched in Minneapolis where the company…… MORE
West Residents Gather for a Memorial Marking 5 Years Since Deadly Fertilizer Plant Explosion
West, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A somber memorial service last night in West, marked five years since the West fertilizer plant explosion rocked the city . A bell tolled at 7:51PM, the exact time of the tragedy on April 17, 2013. Fifteen peoplel died, 12 of them were firefighters and first responders. The town’s Mayor, Thomas…… MORE
Drive Up Service Comes To Texas Target Stores
MIAMI (AP) – Target stores in Florida and Texas are now offering drive-up service. The retail chain announced Tuesday customers can buy items without leaving their car. The service began last fall in Minneapolis, where the company is headquartered. Target hopes to expand the service to nearly 1,000 stores across the U.S. by the end…… MORE
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