DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – After months of turmoil, Southwest Airlines announced Thursday that it reached an agreement with activist investor group Elliott Management. The deal comes with some major changes including the accelerated retirement of former CEO and now executive chairman Gary Kelly, effective November 1. The Dallas-based carrier will also appoint a new…… MORE
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia Gives Emotional Farewell Ahead of Move to Austin
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Outgoing Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia gave an emotional farewell to city council members on Wednesday. He announced in September that he will take over the Austin assistant city manager position starting November 4th. Garcia fought back tears as he addressed the council. “Before we met, you said you wanted…… MORE
Frisco Police Warning Residents Amid A Resurgence of Jewelry Thefts
FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Frisco police are once again warning residents to be on alert amid a wave of reports of thieves stealing jewelry from unsuspecting marks. The department said they’ve received five reports of theft since late last week and older female members of the South Asian community seems to be the prime…… MORE
Fort Worth-Based American Airlines Fined $50 Million Over Disability Law Violations
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Fort Worth-based American Airlines agreed to a $50 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Transportation for violating laws that protect disabled passengers. The DOT said its investigators found numerous infractions including staff providing unsafe physical assistance to passengers with some resulting in injuries between 2019 and 2023. In…… MORE
Tarrant County Addresses Voter Ballot Error, Stresses Process is Safe
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Tarrant County elections administrator is addressing a ballot error that’s sparked concerns after a video went viral on social media. The comments come after a man standing outside a polling place said that he voted for former President Donald Trump but when his ballot printed it showed he…… MORE