(WBAP/KLIF) — The clock is ticking for American Airlines to avert a strike. Amid stalled contract talks with the airline’s flight attendants, union members picketed the company’s Fort Worth headquarters, Wednesday, to let executives hear their frustrations. Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) Union President Julie Hedrick says both sides are quite far apart. Close…… MORE
Texas Agencies Launch Driver Safety Campaign after Concerning Ranking
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – AAA Texas and the Insurance Council of Texas are warning of deadly driving tendencies in Texas. In a recent report, Forbes ranked Texas as the top state in the nation for “Worst Drivers.” According to ICT, the ranking is based on an analysis of six metrics that reflect dangerous driving behavior, including:…… MORE
The U.S. House Selects Mike Johnson as Speaker
(WBAP/KLIF) — The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to appoint Louisiana Representative Mike Johnson as the next Speaker of the House. The Republican Party finally united behind a candidate after California Representative Kevin McCarthy was removed, and both Louisiana’s Steve Scalise and Ohio’s Jim Jordan failed to garner enough votes. Johnson won the GOP’s…… MORE
Rangers Face Diamondbacks in World Series
(WBAP/KLIF) — For the first time since 2011, North Texas has been overtaken by World Series fever, as the Texas Rangers will face the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Fall Classic. The Rangers’ John Blake says Major League Baseball has released the schedule with Texas hosting Games 1 and 2 at 7:03 p.m. this Friday and…… MORE
American Airlines Flight Attendants Poised to Strike
(WBAP/KLIF) — An airline strike could be looming during the busiest travel season of the year. After working for nine years without a raise, American Airlines flight attendants are threatening to strike after contract negotiations have broken down. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants’ Paul Hartshorn, Jr., says unless airline representatives submit a contract proposal…… MORE