DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Southwest Airlines reported a second-quarter profit of $682 million. The Dallas-based carrier took in $7.04 billion in revenue, that’s higher than the just under seven billion analysts expected. Southwest also reported an 8.3 % drop in unit revenue from a year earlier and higher costs for the quarter that ended…… MORE
Afternoon highs are expected to peak in the mid 90s to near 106 degrees. A Heat Advisory remains in effect for the counties in orange until 8 PM Thursday. Elevated fire weather concerns persist for areas near and east of I-35. Continue to practice heat safety and avoid outdoor activities that could produce fire starts!…… MORE
Hill County (WBAP/KLIF News) A large wildfire has destroyed at least five homes in Hill County. The Texas A & M Forest Service says the “Blum Fire” has burned over 250 acres as both air and ground crews work to put it out. The Town of Blum which is located about 48 miles south of…… MORE
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS (WBAP/KLIF) – North Richland Hills Emergency Management, alongside Birdville ISD, hosted a full-scale, multi-agency, and mass casualty training exercise on Wednesday. “The event brings together over 30 local agencies and nearly 400 participants to collaborate and test emergency response procedures in a simulated crisis scenario,” said NRHPD Chief Mike Young. “The main…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — After Wednesday’s announcement by the Federal Reserve, borrowing money just got more expensive. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell announced the board has raised interest rates to 5.5%, a quarter-percent increase which will affect a variety of lending options, including mortgages, credit card debt, and home-equity loans. Bankrate’s Greg McBride says effects of rate hikes…… MORE