(WBAP/KLIF) — The Texas heat took the lives of 279 people in 2022, which has prompted local officials to initiate programs to save lives. That’s the driving force behind the ‘Beat the Heat’ program, sponsored by the City of Dallas and Reliant Energy. For the 14th year in a row, the program provides relief to…… MORE
Ryan Seacrest Named to Replace Retiring Pat Sajak on Wheel of Fortune
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The category? “Proper Name.” The answer? Ryan Seacrest, who will become the new “Wheel of Fortune” host after Pat Sajak’s retirement next year. Seacrest and Sony Pictures Television announced Tuesday that Seacrest has signed a multiyear deal to host the long-running game show starting with Season 42. Sajak recently announced the…… MORE
Texas Named Best Business Climate in the Nation
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Business Facilities magazine naming Texas as the state with the Best Business Climate in their 19th Annual Rankings Report. “The Texas legend is fueled by leaders, innovators, and trailblazers inspired by the unique freedom and opportunity that only exists in our great state,” said Governor Abbott. “With…… MORE
Hackers Steal Personal Data on Thousands of Pilot Applicants at American and SWA
DALLAS (AP) — Personal information for more than 8,000 applicants to become pilots at American Airlines and Southwest Airlines was stolen when hackers broke into a data base maintained by a recruiting company. The breach at Austin, Texas-based Pilot Credentials occurred April 30, and the airlines learned about it on May 3. They notified affected…… MORE
Texas Medical Examiner Says a Man Who Was Pulled Into a Jet Engine Died by Suicide
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (AP) — A ground worker died Friday night when he was sucked into an engine of a jet that had just landed at San Antonio International Airport, and the local medical examiner is ruling it a suicide. The National Transportation Safety Board said Monday it will not open an investigation. The accident…… MORE