DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines says it will speed up inspections of dozens of used planes it bought from foreign airlines after federal regulators threatened to ground the jets because they might not meet all safety standards. The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday that Southwest agreed to complete the inspections by Jan. 31, and that…… MORE
GRAPEVINE (WBAP/KLIF)- DFW Airport is helping customers save money for upcoming Thanksgiving travels. Bill Begley with the DFW Airport says they’re offering a one week sale on terminal express parking for $7.99 a day, saving people up to 66%. The deal offers customers savings and the convenience by booking their parking in advance. Customers must purchase…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- North Texans are still recovering from the tornadoes that ripped through the Metroplex on October 20th. Wells Fargo is donating $100,000 to support recovery efforts to those affected. Ruth Villalonga with Wells Fargo said they’re sending $50,000 to the American Red Cross and the other $50,000 to the Dallas Education Foundation. “We recognize that…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A cold front blew into North Texas Monday, bringing with it high winds and a significant drop in temperature. Veterans Day ceremonies and parades were getting underway when the front started to blow in. According to the National Weather Service, wind gusts between 40 and 50 mph were common along the boundary.…… MORE
HOUSTON (AP) – Researchers said they’re uncertain about the environmental impact of the chemicals used to extinguish a massive fire in March at a Houston-area petrochemical storage facility. The blaze at the Intercontinental Terminals Company facility in Deer Park burned for three days. Foam used to control the spread of the fire was accidentally released…… MORE