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NTSB Investigating “Possible Runway Incursion” at Texas Airport

NTSB Investigating “Possible Runway Incursion” at Texas Airport

(WBAP/KLIF) – Federal investigators are looking into a close call at a Texas airport over the weekend. According to the National Transportation Board, investigators are looking into a possible runway incursion involving airplanes from Dallas-based Southwest airlines and FedEx. The FAA said the FedEx cargo airplane was trying to land at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on…MORE

Governor Abbott Issues Ice Storm Disaster Declaration

Governor Abbott Issues Ice Storm Disaster Declaration

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration over the weekend for Texas counties impacted by this week’s ice storm that caused widespread property damage, hazardous travel disruptions, and localized power outages. The disaster declaration includes Denton, Hays, Henderson, Milam, Smith, Travis, and Williamson counties. Additional counties may be added to the declaration as damage…MORE

Chinese Spy Balloon Shot Down, Americans React

Chinese Spy Balloon Shot Down, Americans React

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Eyes were locked on the Carolina skies Saturday as a suspected Chinese spy balloon ended its weeklong traverse over the U.S. when it drifted over the Atlantic Ocean and was shot down by a fighter jet. In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, a crowd lining the beach boardwalk cheered as a…MORE

Man Charged in Taking Monkeys from Zoo Charged in Other Incidents

Man Charged in Taking Monkeys from Zoo Charged in Other Incidents

DALLAS (AP) — The man charged in the taking of two emperor tamarin monkeys from the Dallas Zoo has also been charged in two other recent incidents there involving holes that were cut in the fences for enclosures housing langur monkeys and a clouded leopard, authorities said Friday. Davion Irvin, 24, has been charged with…MORE

Chinese Balloon Now Over Central US as Blinken Cancels Visit

Chinese Balloon Now Over Central US as Blinken Cancels Visit

WASHINGTON (AP) — A huge, high-altitude Chinese balloon is sailing across the U.S. The spectacle is drawing severe Pentagon accusations of spying on Friday — while sending  excited or alarmed Americans outside with binoculars. Secretary of State Antony Blinken abruptly canceled a high-stakes Beijing trip aimed at easing U..S.-China tensions, and the Biden administration weighed…MORE