Texas airports among those that won’t show video blaming Democrats for government shutdown

Representatives of the two largest airports in the Dallas-Fort Worth area say the video, in which Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says Democrats "refuse to fund the federal government," goes against their advertising policy. It's unclear whether Houston's two major airports are displaying the video.

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Is congressional support for Dallas to Houston bullet train ‘dead’? North Texas leaders weigh in

Transportation leaders in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are sending a letter to congressional representatives asking them to support the bullet train project.

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Southwest Airlines announces layoffs as company faces turmoil

The Dallas-based airline is laying off 15% of its corporate employees, a move that will affect 1,750 people.

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The Texas Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear Southwest Airlines pilots' lawsuit against Boeing over the airline’s use of the global aircraft manufacturer’s defective 737 MAX, after rejecting the case in May.

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In reversal, Texas high court will hear Southwest Airlines pilots’ suit over Boeing 737 Max crashes

Pilots say they were left in the dark about Boeing's defective 737 MAX, which their union's collective bargaining agreement required them to fly.

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American Airlines suspending flights to Israel until March 2025 amid the ongoing war in Gaza

The announcement comes as the death toll continues to rise in month 10 of the war in Gaza.

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Activist shareholder Elliott Investment Management has bought a $1.9 billion stake in Southwest Airlines and is seeking to force out the CEO of the airline, which has struggled with operational and financial problems.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/2024/06/11/490224/an-investment-firm-has-taken-a-1-9-billion-stake-in-southwest-airlines-and-wants-to-oust-the-ceo/

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An investment firm has taken a $1.9 billion stake in Southwest Airlines and wants to oust the CEO

In a letter to Southwest’s board, Elliott Investment Management said that Southwest's “stubborn unwillingness to evolve” is causing deeply disappointing financial results. The airline's shares have lost more than 50% in the last three years.

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