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Plane Crash That Killed 10 at Addison Airport Blamed on Pilot

Plane Crash That Killed 10 at Addison Airport Blamed on Pilot

(WBAP/KLIF) — A 2019 plane crash that killed 10 people at Addison airport is ruled pilot error.  The National Transportation Safety Board released their investigation report Tuesday that a loss of engine power was handled improperly.  On June 30th, 2019 a King Air 350 carrying eight passengers and two pilots crashed just 17 seconds after take-off, killing…MORE

California Artificial Intelligence Tech Company to move Corporate Headquarters to Fort Worth

California Artificial Intelligence Tech Company to move Corporate Headquarters to Fort Worth

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- A California-based tech company is looking to relocate its corporate headquarters to the City of Fort Worth. SmartAction, an artificial intelligence software company, provides AI-based services to businesses across a broad range of industries including financial services, healthcare, insurance, retail, travel and hospitality and utilities. The Fort Worth City Council still needs…MORE

DeSoto ISD to Host Info Session on Grade 3-8 Hybrid School on May 19

DeSoto ISD to Host Info Session on Grade 3-8 Hybrid School on May 19

DESOTO (WBAP/KLIF)- A year ago, schools across the world scrambled to respond to how they would educate students amid a global health pandemic. In that time, schools developed virtual educational frameworks, systems for social-emotional learning and other means to address gaps for students as a result of schools’ closures. As families also adjusted, many found solace…MORE

Federal Government to Close Dallas Site Holding Migrant Teens

Federal Government to Close Dallas Site Holding Migrant Teens

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The temporary shelter housing migrant children at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas is expected to close in early June. According to HHS, the lease for space at the federally run Dallas Emergency Intake Site expires June 2. The agency does not anticipate extending its contract. “ORR is working to…MORE

Dallas Announces COVID-19 Relief Effort for India

Dallas Announces COVID-19 Relief Effort for India

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson announced, on Tuesday, a new effort to provide assistance to the City of Jaipur as India battles a surge in COVID-19 cases. India has been ravaged by COVID-19 in recent weeks. In total, the country has reported more than 25 million COVID-19 cases, which is now second only…MORE