Bud Weinstein joins CBS11 Dallas to discuss merger talks in light of reported bid for takeover by USAirways.

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM)- Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings is moving forward with his “Grow South” project, which calls for investing millions of dollars into southern Dallas. SMU economist, Bernard Weinstein says traditional South Dallas faces some tough challenges. “It’s a hard sell for lots and lots of reasons,” added Weinstein.

Filling it up just may empty your wallet Gas prices on rise, likely to approach $4 this spring. By Vicki Vaughan

AMR Corp. announced Wednesday that it plans to lay off 13,000 American Airlines employees as part of its plan to bring the bankrupt company back to profitability.

Drivers, if you didn't fill up at the start of the week, you may regret it today. And the crushing news is that the high price you'll pay now likely will be eclipsed in the spring - when prices at the pump will approach $4 a gallon in Texas, experts say.