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American Airlines Pilots to Vote on Strike Authorization

American Airlines Pilots to Vote on Strike Authorization

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The Allied Pilots Association, certified collective bargaining agent for the 15,000 pilots of American Airlines, confirmed over the weekend that its membership will begin voting to authorize a strike. The union announced on March 9 that its board of directors had unanimously approved a resolution directing that a strike authorization vote…MORE

Storms Continuing Across The Metroplex

Storms Continuing Across The Metroplex

Fort Worth (WBAP/ KLIF) – Most of the sever weather from Sunday afternoon has moved on from The Dallas area. However a new round of storms are developing west of North Texas. Possible thunder storms could begin approaching The Metroplex between 6pm and 7 pm. A tornado watch is in effect for DFW and all…MORE

Storms Roll Across North Texas

Storms Roll Across North Texas

DFW (WBAP/KLIF) – It was a stormy afternoon across north Texas Sunday. Tornado Watches and Thunderstorm Warnings were issued by the National Weather Service for Tarrant, Dallas, Denton, Collin and several other counties. Quarter size hail and 60 mph winds were reported across the metroplex.MORE

Tornado Slams Little Rock, Smashes Rooftops, Flips Vehicles

Tornado Slams Little Rock, Smashes Rooftops, Flips Vehicles

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A tornado has plowed through Arkansas’ capital and surrounding areas, reducing rooftops to splinters, toppling vehicles and tossing debris on roadways as people raced for shelter. The Little Rock Fire Department is reporting heavy damage and debris in the western end of the city and says firefighters have been performing…MORE

$16.5 Billion Property Tax Relief Plan Sails Through Texas Senate

$16.5 Billion Property Tax Relief Plan Sails Through Texas Senate

(WBAP/KLIF) — A massive property tax relief bill moving through the Texas legislature. The Texas Senate passed the $16.5 billion property tax relief package unanimously (124-0), which is housed within four separate bills. The four bills aimed to provide tax relief for Texans are sponsored by Senators Paul Bettencourt and Tan Parker. Bettencourt says one…MORE