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Southwest Airlines Announces Sweeping Policy Changes Amid Financial Headwinds

Southwest Airlines Announces Sweeping Policy Changes Amid Financial Headwinds

Southwest Airlines, long known as the pioneer of low-cost, no-frills air travel, is making significant changes in 2025 as it seeks to bolster its financial performance. Facing mounting economic pressures, the airline is reshaping some of its most iconic policies — including open seating and free checked bags — in a bid to modernize operations…MORE

Nico Harrison Defends Luka Dončić Trade in Closed-Door Press Conference

Nico Harrison Defends Luka Dončić Trade in Closed-Door Press Conference

DALLAS — The Mavericks Double Down on Blockbuster Luka Dončić Trade The Dallas Mavericks are standing firm in their decision to trade franchise cornerstone Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers—an explosive move that continues to ripple through the NBA and the city of Dallas. On Tuesday morning, Mavericks General Manager Nico Harrison and CEO…MORE

4 Individuals Wounded from incident at Wilmer-Hutchins High School…

(FROM MEDIA PARTNER WFAA NEWS 8) A suspect has turned himself into police after at least 3 teens were shot and another person grazed in a shooting at a Dallas ISD high school, police said. By 1:45 p.m., the active threat had ended, a source told WFAA, and by 2:15 p.m., the campus had been…MORE

Texas House Advances Bill Allowing Universities to Directly Pay Student Athletes for NIL

Texas House Advances Bill Allowing Universities to Directly Pay Student Athletes for NIL

DALLAS – The Texas House has given preliminary approval to House Bill 126, a measure that would allow universities in the state to directly compensate student athletes for the use of their name, image, and likeness (NIL). Under current Texas law, only third-party entities—such as corporate sponsors and athletic boosters—are permitted to pay student athletes…MORE

Texas Measles Outbreak Grows to Over 560 Cases, Majority in West Texas

Texas Measles Outbreak Grows to Over 560 Cases, Majority in West Texas

TEXAS – The measles outbreak in Texas continues to grow, with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reporting a total of 561 cases since January. The outbreak, primarily centered in West Texas, is now one of the largest in recent state history. Latest Developments On Tuesday, state officials confirmed 20 new cases, with…MORE

Lowe’s to Acquire Dallas-Based Artisan Design Group in $1.325 Billion Deal

Lowe’s to Acquire Dallas-Based Artisan Design Group in $1.325 Billion Deal

DALLAS – Lowe’s announced Monday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Artisan Design Group (ADG), a leading provider of interior design and installation services, for $1.325 billion. The transaction, which will be funded with cash on hand, is expected to close in the second quarter of 2025. About Artisan Design GroupHeadquartered…MORE

Frisco Teen Accused in Fatal Track Meet Stabbing Released on Bond

Frisco Teen Accused in Fatal Track Meet Stabbing Released on Bond

FRISCO, Texas — Karmelo Anthony, the 17-year-old charged with murder in connection to the fatal stabbing of a fellow student during a high school track meet, has been released from custody after a judge approved a significant bond reduction. On Monday, a Collin County judge lowered Anthony’s bond from $1 million to $250,000. Shortly after,…MORE

CPI Rises Slightly in March

CPI Rises Slightly in March

WASHINGTON – (WBAP/KLIF) New figures are in for the March Consumer Price Index, decreasing point one percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in March, after rising point 2 percent in February. Over the last 12 months, the “all items” index increase 2.4 percent before seasonal adjustment. Index for energy fell 2.4 percent in March, as…MORE