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Unruly Passenger Booted From Southwest Airlines Flight

Unruly Passenger Booted From Southwest Airlines Flight

LAS VEGAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – An allegedly intoxicated passenger was removed from a Southwest Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Chicago on Memorial Day. Southwest Airlines said the passenger was asked to “deplane flight 3630 on Monday before departing Las Vegas McCarran International Airport for Chicago Midway Airport.” Witnesses told officials that the man had already…MORE

Senator John Cornyn Views Dallas County Jail’s “Home for Hounds” Program

Senator John Cornyn Views Dallas County Jail’s “Home for Hounds” Program

DALLAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Senator John Cornyn visited the Dallas County Jail Tuesday to learn about the “Home for Hounds” program, implemented by the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office. The program pairs inmates with dogs who without training would be put down. Cornyn said the benefits of the program are two fold. “The inmates actually help train these…MORE

The State Fair of Texas is Hiring

The State Fair of Texas is Hiring

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The State Fair of Texas kicks off in a few months and officials said they’re now accepting job applications. The Fair is looking to fill a seasonal positions for a variety of departments and positions and the applications are available online. The Fair’s Karissa Condoianis said the event provides more than 6,000 seasonal job opportunities…MORE

Irving Police Arrest Suspect for the Murder of Teen Killed Hours After Graduation

Irving Police have made an arrest in the shooting death of a recent high school graduate. According to the Irving Police Department, 18-year-old Ledajrick Cox was shot and killed Sunday morning after he and his friends left a 7-Eleven store following an argument with another group of teenagers. Police say media coverage led to the arrest…MORE

Fight Erupts on Texas House Floor During “Sanctuary Cities” Protests

Fight Erupts on Texas House Floor During “Sanctuary Cities” Protests

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Hundreds of protesters opposing Texas’ tough new anti-“sanctuary cities” law launched a raucous demonstration from the public gallery in the Texas House on Monday, briefly halting work and prompting lawmakers on the floor below to scuffle – and even threaten gun violence – as tense divides over hardline immigration policies boiled…MORE