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Woman Behind Viral TSA Pat Down Video at DFW Airport Forms Unexpected Alliance

Posted on March 30, 2017

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Louisiana woman whose video of a TSA agent patting down her special-needs son at DFW Airport went viral said something positive has come out of what she calls a traumatic situation. Jennifer Williamson said the agency’s Office of the Civil Rights and Liberties Division has asked her to help them devise…… MORE

14,000 North Texans Still Without Power

14,000 North Texans Still Without Power

Posted on March 30, 2017

NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A day after severe thunderstorms barreled though the Metroplex early Wednesday morning, there are still 14,000 North Texans without power. At the power outages’ peak, there more than 209,000 customers off line after the storm. Oncor’s Connie Piloto said this restoration is very difficult because electrical facilities will have to be…… MORE

Severe Thunderstorms Knocked Out Power to More Than 100,000 North Texans

Severe Thunderstorms Knocked Out Power to More Than 100,000 North Texans

Posted on March 29, 2017

NORTH TEXAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – More than 100,000 people were without power Wednesday morning after a series of thunderstorms tore through the Metroplex. At it the outages’ peak, more than 200,000 customers were offline. Multiple counties including Dallas, Collin and Rockwall are reporting damage to homes and cars, downed trees and power lines. Oncor’s Geoff Bailey…… MORE

Severe Thunderstorms, Tornado Warnings Across North Texas

Severe Thunderstorms, Tornado Warnings Across North Texas

Posted on March 29, 2017

NORTH TEXAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Severe thunderstorms swept through parts of North Texas overnight bringing heavy rains, high winds and tornado warnings Wednesday morning. Oncor reported that the storm knocked out power to more than 200,000 customers. The company’s Geoff Bailey said crews are working as safely and diligently to restore power as quickly as possible. The…… MORE