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Southwest Business Travel Falls Off More Than Projected

Southwest Business Travel Falls Off More Than Projected

(WBAP/KLIF) — Southwest Airlines reports corporate travel is lower than projected during the third quarter. Southwest officials released the statement, Thursday, indicating that revenue from managed business travel is down 26% to 28% from 2019 levels. Southwest says sales of last-minute business-related travel turned softer starting in late July. The Dallas-based airline expects a seasonal…MORE

Doctor Accused of Injecting IV Bags to Appear before Federal Judge

Doctor Accused of Injecting IV Bags to Appear before Federal Judge

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas anesthesiologist who allegedly injected nerve blocking agents and other drugs into patient IV bags at a local surgery center – resulting in at least one death and multiple cardiac emergencies – was arrested Wednesday on federal criminal charges, according to Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brian M. Boynton, head of…MORE

Governor Abbott Announces Migrant Bus Arrivals at VP Harris’ Residence in D.C.

Governor Abbott Announces Migrant Bus Arrivals at VP Harris’ Residence in D.C.

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the arrival of two buses of migrants from Texas outside Vice President Kamala Harris’ residence at the United States Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C. early Thursday morning. According to the Governor’s office, the buses dropped off over 100 migrants from the countries of Colombia, Cuba, Guyana, Nicaragua,…MORE

Our Calling Homeless Shelter in Dallas Creating “Family Safe Place”

Our Calling Homeless Shelter in Dallas Creating “Family Safe Place”

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Our Calling homeless shelter in Dallas is creating a safe space for families experiencing homelessness. It’s in response to recent data surrounding Dallas’ homeless population. According the the shelter, there has been a 500% growth in the homeless community in the past six years. “We saw five times as…MORE

Biden: Tentative Railway Labor Deal Reached, Averting Strike

Biden: Tentative Railway Labor Deal Reached, Averting Strike

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden says a tentative railway labor agreement has been reached, averting a potentially devastating strike before the pivotal midterm elections. Biden said in a statement Thursday the tentative deal “will keep our critical rail system working and avoid disruption of our economy.” The president says the agreement is “an important…MORE