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DFW Airport and American Airlines Announce Acceleration and Expansion of Plans -Terminal F
DFW AIRPORT – (WBAP/KLIF) – – Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and American Airlines annouce agreement to quicken and expand the scope of the airport’s new Terminal F. Gate numbers will be doubled, customer amenities expanded, and a Lease Agreement between DFW and American to 2043 and increases the estimated Terminal F investment to about $4 billion to create what will be DFW’s signature terminal experience, serviced entirely by American.
In 2023, DFW and American Airlines reached a new 10-year Use and Lease Agreement with pre-approved capital investments, including the construction of Terminal F as a 15-gate facility which passengers would access from Terminal E via the airport’s Skylink system. Future plans included the addition of dedicated areas for ticketing, check-in, security screening, baggage claim and parking facilities.
The expansion will expand the scope of Terminal F to deliver additional capacity for widebody aircraft and international flight processing and includes additional spaces for state-of-the-art amenities, more shops and restaurants, and public art.
A new Terminal F will also provide a walking connection with Terminal D, creating even more access across DFW’s terminals. Plus, the new parking garage is set to be one of the airport’s largest with a design that includes built-in curbside circulation to maintain the quick access to check-in and security that DFW passengers have come to expect.
“DFW Airport is getting even bigger and better with the exciting new plans for Terminal F,” said Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson. “This monumental investment by American Airlines is set to elevate an already world-class international airport. This is yet another example of how the growing partnership between American Airlines and DFW Airport continues to strengthen Dallas’ gateway to the rest of the world while boosting our economy and reinforcing our status as a premier international city.”
“Fort Worth-based American Airlines continues to double down on DFW as its home base with another major investment in the airport’s infrastructure and long-term health,” said Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker. “Today’s announcement ensures that DFW will be ready to accommodate the historic growth happening in Fort Worth and all of North Texas into the future.”
“In the last decade, DFW has grown its passenger traffic by 50 percent and exceeded the wildest expectations of our founders to become the third-busiest airport in the world,” said Sean Donohue, CEO of DFW. “Thanks to our close partnership with Robert Isom, American Airlines remains a competitive advantage that continues to show the strength of the airport as a global hub that is supporting the massive economic growth of the Dallas Fort Worth region. Moving forward with Terminal F in this way ensures that DFW and American maintain that momentum.”
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Trump’s national security adviser Mike Waltz and his deputy to leave posts in White House
UPDATE: On his Truth Social media site, President Trump today nominated Waltz for U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations; Secretary of State Marco Rubio will assume National Security Adviser duties for now.
WASHINGTON – (WBAP/KLIF) – National security adviser Mike Waltz and his deputy, Alex Wong, will be leaving their posts in the Trump White House, according to multiple sources familiar with their departure.
National security adviser Mike Waltz and his deputy, Alex Wong are expected to depart the White House today. A focus on Waltz began when he pulled people into a group chat on Signal, mistakenly including Editor of The Atlantic Jeff Goldberg into discussion of imminent attack plans targeting the Houthis in Yemen. Goldberg then published his account without details of the operation, but later added those after a group of White House security officials denied classified information had been shared. Goldberg then published strike timing and weapon package information.
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U.S. & Ukraine Sign Rare Earth Minerals Deal
(WBAP/KLIF) — KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The U.S. and Ukraine announced on Wednesday an economic deal after a weekslong press by President Donald Trump calling on Ukraine to compensate Washington for billions in military and economic assistance to help Ukraine repel the Russian invasion.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a video posted to X that “this partnership allows the United States to invest alongside Ukraine, to unlock Ukraine’s growth assets, mobilize American talent, capital and governance standards that will improve Ukraine’s investment climate and accelerate Ukraine’s economic recovery.”
Ukraine’s Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko confirmed to The Associated Press that the deal has been signed in Washington. In a post on X, she said “Together with the United States, we are creating the Fund that will attract global investment to our country.”
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) —
Ukraine is ready to sign an agreement that would give the U.S. access to its valuable rare minerals in the hopes of ensuring continued American support for Kyiv in its grinding war with Russia, senior Ukrainian officials said Wednesday.
Ukraine’s economy minister and deputy prime minister, Yulia Svyrydenko, flew to Washington on Wednesday to help finalize the deal, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said during an appearance on Ukrainian television. Although the main part of the agreement had been settled, there were still hurdles to overcome, said a senior Ukrainian official who spoke on condition of anonymity because the official wasn’t authorized to discuss the matter publicly.
For Ukraine, the agreement is seen as key to ensuring its access to future U.S. military aid.
“Truly, this is a strategic deal for the creation of an investment partner fund,” Shmyhal said. “This is truly an equal and good international deal on joint investment in the development and restoration of Ukraine between the governments of the United States and Ukraine.”
U.S. President Donald Trump indicated in February that he wanted access to Ukraine’s rare earth materials as a condition for continued U.S. support in the war, describing it as reimbursement for the billions of dollars in aid the U.S. has given to Kyiv. But talks stalled after a tense Oval Office meeting of U.S. and Ukrainian leaders, and reaching an agreement since then has proven difficult and strained relations between Washington and Kyiv.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday during a Cabinet meeting at the White House that the Trump administration was ready to sign off on a deal, but that there was still work to do.
“The Ukrainians decided last night to make some last-minute changes,” Bessent said when asked about reports that Ukraine was ready to agree to the pact. “We’re sure that they will reconsider that. And we are ready to sign this afternoon if they are.”
He didn’t elaborate as to the late changes he said Ukraine made.
The U.S. is seeking access to more than 20 raw materials deemed strategically critical to its interests, including some non-minerals such as oil and natural gas. Among them are Ukraine’s deposits of titanium, which is used for making aircraft wings and other aerospace manufacturing, and uranium, which is used for nuclear power, medical equipment and weapons. Ukraine also has lithium, graphite and manganese, which are used in electric vehicle batteries.
After Kyiv felt the initial U.S. draft of the deal disproportionately favored American interests, it introduced new provisions aimed at addressing those concerns.
According to Shmyhal, the latest version would establish an equal partnership between the two countries and last for 10 years. Financial contributions to a joint fund would be made in cash, and only new U.S. military aid would count toward the American share. Assistance provided before the agreement was signed would not be counted. Unlike an earlier draft, the deal would not conflict with Ukraine’s path toward European Union membership — a key provision for Kyiv.
The Ukrainian Cabinet approved the agreement Wednesday, empowering Svyrydenko to sign it in Washington. Once signed by both sides, the deal would need to be ratified by the Ukrainian Parliament before it could take effect.
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Denton County Reports First Measles Case
(WBAP/KLIF) — Denton County Public Health (DCPH) is reporting the first case of measles in Denton County this year. This individual is an adult with an unknown vaccination status. To protect patient confidentiality, no further personal information will be released.
“Today’s case is further evidence that measles cases are on the rise – and the DFW area is no exception,” said Dr. Matt Richardson, Director of Public Health. “While we haven’t linked this case to an existing outbreak, it highlights two realities: vaccines are important, and if you have signs and symptoms, you should be tested.”
Measles is highly contagious. Measles spreads through the air when a person with measles coughs or sneezes. It is important to know that you can get measles by being in a room where a person with measles has been, even up to two hours after that person has left. If one person has measles, up to 9 out of 10 people nearby will become infected if they are not protected.
Exposure Locations*:
| LOCATION | ADDRESS | TIME |
| Pretty Burrito (Restaurant) | 500 Flower Mound RdFlower Mound, TX 75028 | 4/19/202510AM – 12PM |
| Donut Plaza (Restaurant) | 1900 S Garden Ridge BlvdSuite 102Flower Mound, TX 75028 | 4/19/202510AM – 12PM |
| Rangers Republic at Texas Live! (Restaurant) | 1605 E Randol Mill RdArlington, TX 76011 | 4/19/20252PM – 5PM |
| Globe Life Field | 734 Stadium DrArlington, TX 76011 | 4/19/20253PM – 8PM |
| Guitars and Growlers (Restaurant) | 400 Flower Mound RdFlower Mound, TX 75028 | 4/19/20256PM – 12AM |
| WalMart | 801 W Main StLewisville, TX 75067 | 4/19/2025 beginning at 10PM – 4/20/2025 at 1AM |
| Flower Mound United Methodist Church | 3950 Bruton Orand BlvdFlower Mound, TX 75022 | 4/20/202511AM – 2PM |
| WinCo Foods | 1288 W Main StLewisville, TX 75067 | 4/21/20258PM – 11:30PM |
| Pho Tay Do (Restaurant) | 1403 E Campbell RdSuite 104Richardson, TX 75081 | 4/22/20253PM – 6:30PM |
*Note: the above list is based on an initial case investigation. More locations may be added. Please check DentonCounty.gov/measles for the latest information.
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The Cowboys Select Their Second And Third Round Draft Picks
(WBAP/KLIF) – GREEN BAY, WI – The Dallas Cowboys selected Donovan Ezeiruaku as their second round number 44 overall pick. Ezeiruaku is a defensive end from Boston College, and was voted first-team All-American in his senior season. The 248-pound pass rusher also won the Ted Hendricks Award, which is given annually to the nation’s top defensive end in college football.
Shavon Revel Jr. was selected as the third round number 76 pick. He is a corner back from East Carolina, who earned second-team American Athletic Conference honors with the East Carolina Pirates in 2023.
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Texas Lawmakers Approve $1 Billion Dollar Private School Voucher Plan
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas lawmakers have passed a $1 billion education bill that allows families to use public money to pay for private school tuition. Thursday’s vote is a major victory for school voucher proponents nationwide and one that has been pushed by President Donald Trump. The measure won final approval from the state Senate and now heads to Gov. Greg Abbott. The Republican governor has vowed to quickly sign it into law. Supporters of the measure say the vouchers can help parents get their children out of poor-performing public schools and force public schools to improve. Critics, however, argue it will weaken public schools by draining money and resources and giving them to private schools.
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Cowboys Take Alabama Offensive Lineman Tyler Booker With 12th Pick In NFL Draft
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have selected Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Booker with the 12th overall pick in the NFL draft. It was a somewhat surprising choice for a club without an overwhelming need, but with priorities seemingly higher than another blocker, despite the retirement of six-time All-Pro right guard Zack Martin. The Cowboys got Martin with the 16th overall pick 11 years ago. There was a sense that Dallas might trade down because of the draft’s depth at other positions of need. Dallas stayed put, and took an offensive lineman in the first round for the third time in the past four drafts.
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AMBER ALERT CANCELED: Girl Found Safe
(WBAP/KLIF) — The North Richland Hills Police Department has canceled an Amber Alert for a missing teenage girl.
Police had been searching for 15-year-old Ivanna Gonzalez who was last seen on April 18th in a residential area near Cross Timbers baseball fields.
Police say the girl was found safe.
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Texas Man Executed For The Murder Of A 20 Year Old Mom
(WBAP/KLIF) – Moises Mendoza has been executed for the murder of a former high school classmate.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office confirmed Mendoza was pronounced dead at 6:30 Wednesday evening.
Court documents indicate Mendoza confessed to killing 20 year old Rachelle Tolleson prior to his trial in 2005. Mendoza took Tolleson from her Farmersville home, leaving her 5 year old daughter unattended. The child was found unharmed the next day.
Later he moved Tollesons’ body to a remote location and burned it. Court documents say he sexually assaulted Tolleson before her death, however he contested this
Mendoza’s execution was the third in Texas this year.
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Governor Abbott Signs Law Creating a State Version of DOGE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Governor Greg Abbott held a bill-signing ceremony for signing Senate Bill 14, which is a law that creates an efficiency office in Texas, similar to President Trump’s DOGE. The bill intends to streamline and improve the way state agencies enact and enforce regulations as the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office.
In a statement, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick said, “I prioritized SB 14 because President Trump’s creation of the ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ inspired me to find ways Texas can save taxpayers and businesses money by cutting burdensome regulations.”
Abbott says the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office will focus on identifying and implementing efficiencies in the rule-making process, helping agencies identify unnecessary rules, and coordinating with other state entities to improve public access to information about state regulations.
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