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
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
(WBAP/KLIF) – An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for North and Central Texas until 8 PM Tuesday. According to the National Weather Service, hot temperatures and high humidity will result in peak heat index values of 115 degrees through Tuesday night. NWS officials say the temperatures will increase the risk for heat related illnesses,…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – Energy experts are reacting to the extreme summer heat, and how the temperatures could impact the Texas power grid. ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch from June 25-30 due to forecasted higher temperatures and higher electrical demand. Grid conditions are expected to be normal during a Weather Watch. ERCOT officials say the council…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – The National Weather Service has posted a Heat Advisory for north Texas this Monday and Tuesday, including the Dallas – Fort Worth metroplex. Temperatures will climb into the 100s every day this week. Expect Heat Index Values to be between 105° and 110° Monday and Tuesday. The current Heat Advisory will be in…… MORE