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Texas Named Best Business Climate in the Nation

Texas Named Best Business Climate in the Nation

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Business Facilities magazine naming Texas as the state with the Best Business Climate in their 19th Annual Rankings Report.  “The Texas legend is fueled by leaders, innovators, and trailblazers inspired by the unique freedom and opportunity that only exists in our great state,” said Governor Abbott. “With…MORE

Hackers Steal Personal Data on Thousands of Pilot Applicants at American and SWA

Hackers Steal Personal Data on Thousands of Pilot Applicants at American and SWA

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

Texas Medical Examiner Says a Man Who Was Pulled Into a Jet Engine Died by Suicide

Texas Medical Examiner Says a Man Who Was Pulled Into a Jet Engine Died by Suicide

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

Excessive Heat Warning in Effect for DFW as Brutal Temperatures Take Hold

Excessive Heat Warning in Effect for DFW as Brutal Temperatures Take Hold

(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

Collin County Man Sentenced in Child Sex Assault Case

Collin County Man Sentenced in Child Sex Assault Case

A North Texas man is now behind bars after being convicted for sexually abusing a child. On Monday, a jury found 38 year old Benny James Phennel of Princeton, TX guilty of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child. According to the Collin County District Attorney’s office, Phennel sexually abused the child for a period of…MORE