Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – American Airlines says profit is rising because strong demand is leaving fewer empty seats on planes. American said Thursday that fourth-quarter profit rose 27% to $414 million. Adjusted earnings were $1.15 per share, a penny better than Wall Street expected. But American is still weighed down by the grounding of Boeing 737…… MORE
NEW YORK (AP) – President Donald Trump’s strong support from white evangelicals is handing Democrats a challenge: How do they connect with a Christian voting bloc so strongly identified with Trump? It’s a question that comes up less often during the Democratic primary but promises to become more critical heading into the general election. And…… MORE
Collin County, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A former McKinney daycare worker serving a 10-year prison sentence for abusing an infant, has pleaded guilty to more charges. 44-year old Jessica Wiese was slapped with an additional 10 years after seven other cases were all tried together this week. The initial case involved a then 2-month old baby,…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Eight years after Texas lost federal dollars over barring Planned Parenthood in a women’s health program, the Trump administration Wednesday allowed the state to resume getting as much as $350 million in another reversal of an Obama-era decision. Texas can receive the money over the next five years while still excluding…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) The Dallas City Council approved a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone. It iss to act as a catalyst in the rehab and creation of affordable housing in Dallas. Seven areas of the city were chosen including Casa view, neighborhoods near Red Bird Mall, LBJ/Skillman and Hamilton Park, Vickery Midtown, West Dallas, the Forest District west…… MORE