Southwest Airlines pilots to vote on first-ever strike
The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association is calling for a vote on a strike beginning in May. That would give passengers enough time to book elsewhere for spring and summer travel.
The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association is calling for a vote on a strike beginning in May. That would give passengers enough time to book elsewhere for spring and summer travel.
Plano man out thousands of dollars in travel expenses after Southwest Airlines post-Christmas meltdown
For Dan Dunham of Plano, a trip to the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception game with his son was supposed to be a real touchdown. Instead, it was littered with interference.
For Dan Dunham of Plano, a trip to the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception game with his son was supposed to be a real touchdown. Instead, it was littered with interference.
Former Dallas County Commissioner J.J. Koch appointed as Dallas County District Court judge
As a commissioner, Koch said he wanted to withhold the county portion of district judges’ salaries until their case backlog was whittled down. Now, he's there and says he expects to be held to the same level of accountability.
As a commissioner, Koch said he wanted to withhold the county portion of district judges’ salaries until their case backlog was whittled down. Now, he's there and says he expects to be held to the same level of accountability.
Southwest Airlines shareholders sue carrier for ‘downplaying outdated technology'
In court documents, shareholders claim that "Southwest Airlines continuously downplayed or ignored the serious issues with technology it used to schedule flights and crews, and how it stood to be affected worse than other airlines in the event of inclement weather."
In court documents, shareholders claim that "Southwest Airlines continuously downplayed or ignored the serious issues with technology it used to schedule flights and crews, and how it stood to be affected worse than other airlines in the event of inclement weather."
Argentinian girl, 12, dies after attempting TikTok choking challenge, reports say
'I believe someone encouraged her to do it,' the victim's aunt tells a media outlet.
'I believe someone encouraged her to do it,' the victim's aunt tells a media outlet.
American Airlines flight skids off runway at Idaho airport
AA Flight 2990 was arriving from Dallas-Forth Worth to Boise, Idaho, when it went off the runway during landing.
AA Flight 2990 was arriving from Dallas-Forth Worth to Boise, Idaho, when it went off the runway during landing.
Southwest Airlines: Most customers have been refunded for Christmas travel meltdown
Most Southwest Airlines customers have been compensated for last month’s system meltdown. But the carrier still must answer to shareholders about what went wrong.
Most Southwest Airlines customers have been compensated for last month’s system meltdown. But the carrier still must answer to shareholders about what went wrong.
Dallas councilman hires private company to help residents with overflowing trash bins
Six weeks after the city of Dallas changed its trash pickup routes, garbage cans are still overflowing for some residents. One city council member decided to take matters into his own hands and hired a private company to help pick up the city's slack.
Six weeks after the city of Dallas changed its trash pickup routes, garbage cans are still overflowing for some residents. One city council member decided to take matters into his own hands and hired a private company to help pick up the city's slack.
Apple CEO Tim Cook will take a 40% pay cut
Apple Inc. said in a regulatory filing that Cook’s target total compensation is $49 million for 2023.
Apple Inc. said in a regulatory filing that Cook’s target total compensation is $49 million for 2023.
Dallas city leaders admit rollout of new trash collection routes was botched
City leaders admitted December may have been a bad time to roll out new trash routes for the first time in 10 years. Some say they've been getting an earful from residents who have waited weeks to get their trash picked up.
City leaders admitted December may have been a bad time to roll out new trash routes for the first time in 10 years. Some say they've been getting an earful from residents who have waited weeks to get their trash picked up.
Fort Worth police release bodycam video of fatal officer-involved shooting
Fort Worth police released body cam video and new details on last week's deadly police shooting where officers killed a man armed with a machete-style knife.
Fort Worth police released body cam video and new details on last week's deadly police shooting where officers killed a man armed with a machete-style knife.
Fort Worth PD detective arrested on DWI charge
A Fort Worth Police Department detective was arrested while off-duty on a driving while intoxicated charge.
A Fort Worth Police Department detective was arrested while off-duty on a driving while intoxicated charge.
Fort Worth delays vote on extending teen curfew
The Fort Worth City Council will wait to decide whether to extend a curfew for people under 17 years old.
The Fort Worth City Council will wait to decide whether to extend a curfew for people under 17 years old.
Fort Worth renames rec center after Atatiana Jefferson
The vote came as a bit of a surprise Tuesday night. The agenda only called for a city council member to propose changing the name of the Hillside Community Center in Jefferson's name. But he pushed the council to vote, despite some opposition from people who live in the area.
The vote came as a bit of a surprise Tuesday night. The agenda only called for a city council member to propose changing the name of the Hillside Community Center in Jefferson's name. But he pushed the council to vote, despite some opposition from people who live in the area.
Dallas auto thefts increase 12% from 2021 to 2022
Some non-violent crimes, like thefts of cars, trucks and SUVs in the city have increased significantly. There were more than 13,000 auto thefts last year, and that was a nearly 12% increase over 2021.
Some non-violent crimes, like thefts of cars, trucks and SUVs in the city have increased significantly. There were more than 13,000 auto thefts last year, and that was a nearly 12% increase over 2021.
Dallas County commissioners change pretrial release program to help release more inmates
Dallas County commissioners say it's an effort to reduce jail overcrowding under the current policy. A low-risk inmate would need to have two references to be eligible for pre-trial release. Under the approved change, that will be lowered to one reference.
Dallas County commissioners say it's an effort to reduce jail overcrowding under the current policy. A low-risk inmate would need to have two references to be eligible for pre-trial release. Under the approved change, that will be lowered to one reference.
Promotions, not job cuts, follow Southwest Airlines holiday chaos
Southwest announced five promotions to help with operations. The airline canceled thousands of flights in late December because of a winter storm.
Southwest announced five promotions to help with operations. The airline canceled thousands of flights in late December because of a winter storm.
Fort Worth to vote on extending teen curfew
The Fort Worth City Council is considering an extension to a curfew ordinance for teenagers. Residents have another chance to voice their opinion on the issue too.
The Fort Worth City Council is considering an extension to a curfew ordinance for teenagers. Residents have another chance to voice their opinion on the issue too.
Dallas police report drop in violent crime for second year in a row
Chief Garcia first came on the job in February of that year. Three months later, the department began focusing on the city's highest crime areas, which it refers to as grids.
Chief Garcia first came on the job in February of that year. Three months later, the department began focusing on the city's highest crime areas, which it refers to as grids.
Dallas ISD schools destroyed by 2019 tornado finally reopen
The Dallas Independent School District is welcoming students back to two campuses that were destroyed by a tornado in 2019.
The Dallas Independent School District is welcoming students back to two campuses that were destroyed by a tornado in 2019.