DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) The Dallas Open officially began Saturday in Dallas. The week-long professional tournament is part of the ATP Tour, and showcases the top men’s singles and doubles talent. The tournament kicked off with the Women’s Tennis Classic Saturday, featuring U.S. Open finalist Madison Keys and U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens competing head-to-head. Last year…… MORE
NTSB Investigating “Possible Runway Incursion” at Texas Airport
(WBAP/KLIF) – Federal investigators are looking into a close call at a Texas airport over the weekend. According to the National Transportation Board, investigators are looking into a possible runway incursion involving airplanes from Dallas-based Southwest airlines and FedEx. The FAA said the FedEx cargo airplane was trying to land at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on…… MORE
Governor Abbott Issues Ice Storm Disaster Declaration
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration over the weekend for Texas counties impacted by this week’s ice storm that caused widespread property damage, hazardous travel disruptions, and localized power outages. The disaster declaration includes Denton, Hays, Henderson, Milam, Smith, Travis, and Williamson counties. Additional counties may be added to the declaration as damage…… MORE
Chinese Spy Balloon Shot Down, Americans React
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Eyes were locked on the Carolina skies Saturday as a suspected Chinese spy balloon ended its weeklong traverse over the U.S. when it drifted over the Atlantic Ocean and was shot down by a fighter jet. In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, a crowd lining the beach boardwalk cheered as a…… MORE
Man Charged in Taking Monkeys from Zoo Charged in Other Incidents
DALLAS (AP) — The man charged in the taking of two emperor tamarin monkeys from the Dallas Zoo has also been charged in two other recent incidents there involving holes that were cut in the fences for enclosures housing langur monkeys and a clouded leopard, authorities said Friday. Davion Irvin, 24, has been charged with…… MORE