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Flight Attendant Union Holds Rallies in Dallas, Urges Congress to Take Action and Stop Aviation Furloughs

Flight Attendant Union Holds Rallies in Dallas, Urges Congress to Take Action and Stop Aviation Furloughs

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- North Texas airline workers are pushing for congress to extend the Payroll Support Program before American Airlines flight attendants lose their jobs and benefits this October. Paul Hartshorn with the Association of Professional Flight Attendants said the program was keeping airline workers connected to their pay checks and health benefits. However, that’s expected…MORE

Tarrant County Corporal Officer Dies From Covid-19

Tarrant County Corporal Officer Dies From Covid-19

TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of corporal officer Charles Holt. Holt was diagnosed with COVID-19 this week and died Tuesday. He was 36 years old. Lieutenant Jennifer Gabbert said Holt worked in the booking division and served on the Intelligence team since 2014. “It’s very hard to social…MORE

Acting DeSoto ISD Superintendent Responds to Backlash from Social Media Posts

Acting DeSoto ISD Superintendent Responds to Backlash from Social Media Posts

DESOTO (WBAP/KLIF) – The acting Superintendent for DeSoto ISD is under fire for comments and memes posted on his social media page in year’s past. The posts date back as far as 2018 and included a meme of former NFL Quarterback Collin Kaepernick. The captioned photo read, “Kaepernick? Never heard of her.” Another post showed…MORE

Dallas County Offers Temporary Housing for Qualifying COVID-19 Patients

Dallas County Offers Temporary Housing for Qualifying COVID-19 Patients

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Temporary housing is now available for qualifying Dallas County residents who test positive for COVID-19. The housing is meant for those infected with COVID-19 who could put others at serious risk by returning home too soon. According to Dallas County Medical Director Phil Huang, that could include sharing small living quarters with…MORE

Dallas County Lowers COVID-19 Risk Level as Case Numbers Continue to Drop

Dallas County Lowers COVID-19 Risk Level as Case Numbers Continue to Drop

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County is no longer at its highest COVID-19 threat level as the number of cases in the county continues to drop. Since May, Dallas County has been at threat level “red” on its color coded chart, advising residents to stay home. But that level is now at “orange” or “extreme caution.”…MORE