Almost 2,300 Southwest Airlines flights were temporarily delayed yesterday after all of its domestic departures were halted due to a technical issue.

Why it matters: It was the latest major incident for the airline, which suffered a holiday meltdown in December that prompted days of delays, cancellations and baggage claim chaos.

• Travelers were left stranded after more than 15,000 flights were canceled due to severe weather and exacerbated by the airline's business model and tech issues.

What happened: Around 10:30am yesterday, the airline asked the Federal Aviation Administration to pause its departures. The ground stop was canceled around 11am, per Axios' Ivana Saric.

• Airline officials said the disruption was caused by "data connection issues resulting from a firewall failure."
• As of yesterday evening, 56% of Southwest's flights were delayed, per FlightAware.

State of play: The airline said the winter meltdown would cost it more than $1 billion, including revenue lost from canceled flights and refunds and reimbursements to passengers.

Yes, but: "March revenue trends are encouraging, both from a revenue perspective and from a customer loyalty perspective," CEO Bob Jordan said in March.

Details: Southwest budgeted $1.3 billion this year for technology projects, 25% higher than in 2019.

• At the end of March, the airline sent an update to customers detailing the company's plan to correct the problems that led to the winter meltdown. Jordan wrote that the airline was "off to a great start in 2023," citing its on-time flights in the first two months of the year.

What's next: The airline will release its first quarter earnings report April 27.

Six employees who accused the Collin County district attorney of sexual harassment and other top officials of covering it up will split $1.75 million as part of a settlement with the county.

The big picture: The plaintiffs in the case were the DA's chief investigator, a deputy chief investigator, a former misdemeanor prosecutor, a prosecutor and two plaintiffs identified as Jane Doe.

Catch up fast: Filed in October, the 75-page federal lawsuit alleging discrimination and retaliation accused District Attorney Greg Willis of propositioning his female colleagues during work trips and closed-door meetings, making sexual comments and inappropriately touching employees.

• The lawsuit also accused first assistant district attorney Bill Wirskye, County Judge Chris Hill and four county commissioners of complicity in covering up systemic misconduct.
• At the time, Willis and Wirskye told the Dallas Morning News that the accusations were politically motivated.

Between the lines: Willis and Hill, who were seeking re-election when the lawsuit was filed, won their races. Willis ran unopposed.

State of play: The settlement was reached after 10 hours of mediation in February and approved by the county Commissioners Court this week.

• Rogge Dunn, one of Willis' lawyers, tells Axios the county's insurance company will pay out the settlement, which will be split among the six plaintiffs.
• The plaintiffs have dropped their sexual harassment complaints from the lawsuit, and three of the plaintiffs still employed by the county agreed to resign as a condition of the settlement, Dunn said.

Of note: The plaintiffs' lawyers could not be reached by Axios for comment yesterday.

What they're saying

Texas' wealthiest congressional districts are still largely represented by Republicans, bucking a national trend.

The big picture: Nine of the 10 richest districts nationwide are held by Democrats, while Republicans now represent most of the poorer half of the country, according to median income data provided to Axios by the office of Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio).

Why it matters: The last several decades have ushered in a dramatic political realignment as the GOP has broadened its appeal to a more diverse working class, and Democrats have become the party of wealthier, more educated voters, Axios' Stef W. Kight writes.

Zoom in: North Texas has the state's three wealthiest congressional districts. Here's how the local districts rank for median household income:

1. TX26 (Rep. Michael Burgess, R): $102,036
2. TX03 (Rep. Keith Self, R): $100,514
3. TX24 (Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R): $98,648
4. TX04 (Rep. Pat Fallon, R): $82,640
5. TX12 (Rep. Kay Granger, R): $74,002
6. TX25 (Rep. Roger Williams, R): $68,500
7. TX06 (Rep. Jake Ellzey, R): $67,221
8. TX05 (Rep. Lance Gooden, R): $65,835
9. TX30 (Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D): $61,427
10. TX32 (Rep. Colin Allred, D): $58,647
11. TX33 (Rep. Marc Veasey, D): $52,202

Of note: The median household income in Texas is about $67,000.

• The poorest congressional district is TX34, which includes McAllen and is represented by a Democrat. The median household income there is $44,936.

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Few places master both brunch and dinner while also offering great wines and delicious cocktails (and mocktails!), but Beverley's pulls it off.

• There's a lot to love on the menu — like the smoked whitefish dip — but really we just want you to save room for dessert.

What to order: Key lime pie.

Where: Beverley's Bistro & Bar, 3215 N. Fitzhugh Ave.

Cost: $10

Pro tip: Be prepared to valet. There aren't many parking options.

Six-word review: Airy meringue, tangy custard, perfect crust.

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