Southwest Airlines Founder Herb Kelleher Passes Away At 87
Kelleher famously came up with the idea for Southwest Airlines and its brash approach that rocked the airline industry, along with two partners, on a cocktail napkin.
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Kelleher famously came up with the idea for Southwest Airlines and its brash approach that rocked the airline industry, along with two partners, on a cocktail napkin.
A wide range of topics both local and national topped the viewing charts on CBSDFW.com throughout 2018. Here's a look back at the stories that caught the eyes of readers all over the world.
A Southwest Airlines flight with service scheduled from Seattle to Dallas had to turn around after the crew discovered a human heart had been left onboard.
Federal safety officials plan to question representatives from engine maker CFM International and Boeing about the fatal accident on a Southwest Airlines jet this year.
Federal transportation authorities will hold an investigative hearing next week related to the explosion of a Southwest Airlines plane engine over Pennsylvania earlier this year.
Put away your credit and debit cards. All passengers traveling on WiFi-enabled Southwest Airlines planes will no longer have to pay a $5 fee to watch in-flight movies.
A man accused of touching a woman's leg and trying to play "footsies" with her on a flight has been charged with simple assault.
In the lawsuit, the former worker claims the room at Houston's Hobby Airport existed for several years before it was renovated.
A passenger on Southwest Airlines flights from Dallas to Houston to Harlingen and back late last month was diagnosed with measles.
A judge has tossed a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging Southwest Airlines violated the law by requiring that certain employees use fingerprints to sign into and out of work.
Southwest Airlines is making changes to its emotional service animal and trained service animal policy.
The airline said it will discontinue giving out peanuts on Wednesday, August 1 to ensure a better experience for people with peanut allergies.
Southwest Airlines says cracks in fan blades like the flaw blamed for a fatal accident have been found at other airlines.
Southwest Airlines overcame rising fuel prices to top profit expectations, though an in-flight disaster in which a passenger died had an adverse effect on revenue.
"It is an unnecessary step that will disappoint many of Southwest's customers," the National Peanut Board said in a statement.
The airline will discontinue giving out peanuts on August 1 to ensure a better experience for people with peanut allergies.
The fatal accident on a Southwest Airlines flight this spring appears to be hurting the Dallas carrier's business more than expected. The company reduced advertising after the accident.
Cal Berkeley head basketball Lindsay Gottlieb says she was confronted by a Southwest Airlines employee who questioned her relationship to her biracial son before she could board a flight.
A Southwest Airlines plane was forced to make an emergency landing Saturday after the cabin started losing pressure.
Southwest Airlines says a flight from Nashville, Tennessee, had to make an unscheduled landing at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Passengers on board a Southwest Airlines flight from Florida say a pickup truck hit their plane on the runway at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
The pilots of a Dallas-bound Southwest Airlines jet struggled to handle the plane after an engine blew apart at 32,000 feet over Pennsylvania last month.
Passengers on a Southwest Airlines plane first heard a loud pop and then scurried away when they saw a jagged crack in a window that forced the jet to land.
Experts say there have been 26 failures of the outer window pane in the entire worldwide service history of the Boeing 737.
A Southwest Airlines flight from Chicago to Newark made an emergency landing in Cleveland due to a busted window.
The police department said it is reviewing the call.
The man accused of driving drunk and killing an 18-year-old who stopped to help a motorist is out of jail.
"Simply put, Texans must come first," Gov. Abbott said.
"To see one of your guys that's hurting, that's out doing what he loves to do and do what he was called to do, get out and get injured, it's devastating."
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, the 28-year-old Venezuelan national shot by an ICE officer on Sunday, said in a phone call on Monday that he's "not doing well."
The police department said it is reviewing the call.
The man accused of driving drunk and killing an 18-year-old who stopped to help a motorist is out of jail.
"Simply put, Texans must come first," Gov. Abbott said.
"To see one of your guys that's hurting, that's out doing what he loves to do and do what he was called to do, get out and get injured, it's devastating."
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, the 28-year-old Venezuelan national shot by an ICE officer on Sunday, said in a phone call on Monday that he's "not doing well."
The situation, food banks warn, is getting worse.
Dallas nonprofit Hunger Busters has been under scrutiny since an I-Team investigation in January.
Nearly 300 railroad crossings used by school buses in Texas have a history of crashes.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, the 28-year-old Venezuelan national shot by an ICE officer on Sunday, said in a phone call on Monday that he's "not doing well."
CNN was set to provide pool coverage on Monday and accompany President Trump on a trip to New York City, but there will not be a network TV pool team traveling with him.
The three news organizations, which were banned from White House grounds by President Trump, are arguing that the ban is unconstitutional.
As President Trump touts a looming decision on his next move in the war, Tehran says any "new aggression" would be met with different weapons in new places.
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2023 on Wednesday, reversing course as the Iran war drives up global energy prices and fuels inflation.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
About 40 million Americans are on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Mounjaro.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
The Republican Midterm Convention starts Wednesday at the American Airlines Center.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
Dak Prescott has broken Tony Romo's franchise record for touchdown passes with four in the Dallas Cowboys' 37-20 victory over the Washington Commanders.
The Cowboys are hoping for a comeback win for their home opener Sunday against the Washington Commanders.
Toronto leadoff hitter Brett Bateman reached base and scored three times as the Blue Jays beat AL West-leading Texas 7-2 to avoid a series sweep.
Olivia Miles broke Caitlin Clark's WNBA record for points by a rookie in a season in the Minnesota Lynx's game against the Connecticut Sun.
Texas had won four straight games to gain a share of the division lead, but dropped one game behind Houston.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated the best in television and streaming from the past year on Monday. See the full list of winners and nominees.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
