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Report: Jason Garrett On His Way Out

Report: Jason Garrett On His Way Out

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – It’s expected to be made official soon.  Our media partner WFAA-TV cites an ESPN report saying that the Dallas Cowboys are set to move on without Jason Garrett. Breaking: Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and executive vice president Stephen Jones have decided that Jason Garrett will not be part of the organization moving…MORE

Missing Texas man found alive in Grand Canyon

Missing Texas man found alive in Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon Village (WBAP/KLIF) – A Texas man who disappeared 11 days ago in the Grand Canyon has been found alive. 58 year old Martin O’Conner of La Porte, southeast of Houston, was found Thursday on the New Hance Trail, one of the most difficult along the Grand Canyon’s south rim. O’Connor was flown out…MORE

Chicken Express manager reprimanded over hijab controversy

Chicken Express manager reprimanded over hijab controversy

Saginaw (WBAP/KLIF) – The Chicken Express fast food chain has reprimanded a Saginaw store manager, and ordered him to undergo diversity training. He told a muslim employee she was not allowed to wear a hijab while on the job, and sent her home when she refused to take it off. Chicken Express says the manager…MORE

Victim’s family appeals court ruling

Victim’s family appeals court ruling

New Orleans (WBAP/KLIF) – Botham Jean’s family is appealing last week’s decision to remove the city of Dallas from their civil rights lawsuit. Jean was shot and killed inside his apartment by an off duty Dallas Police officer who says she thought his apartment was hers, and Jean was an intruder. Lawyers representing Jean’s family…MORE

American Airlines To Share Boeing Proceeds With Workers

American Airlines To Share Boeing Proceeds With Workers

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — American Airlines said Thursday it is negotiating with Boeing Co. over compensation for the airline’s grounded planes and expects to share some of the proceeds with employees. American had 24 Boeing 737 Max jets when the planes were grounded worldwide in March after two deadly crashes. Like other airlines, American…MORE