Yearly Archives: 2018

Experts: Unusual factors in ex-Texas cop’s murder conviction

Experts: Unusual factors in ex-Texas cop’s murder conviction

DALLAS (AP) — Every case is unique, as is every jury. But experts say several factors seemed to stack up against former Texas police officer Roy Oliver this week when, in an extremely rare outcome, he was convicted of murder for a shooting that occurred while he was on duty. Criminal justice experts tell The…MORE

Dallas City Council Elects Mayor Pro Tem

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The city of Dallas has a new Mayor Pro Tem. Dallas City Council District 3 Representative, Casey Thomas takes over the title. Thomas was elected to the position by other members of the council at during a briefing Wednesday. He replaces former Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway who resigned before pleading guilty…MORE

Former President George W. Bush Chooses Burial in Dallas Over Austin

Former President George W. Bush Chooses Burial in Dallas Over Austin

DALLAS (AP) – Former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush have decided they’ll be buried at his presidential library in Dallas instead of the Texas State Cemetery in Austin. The Austin-American Statesman reports the plan now is for the couple to be buried on the grounds of the George W. Bush…MORE

A Crackdown on University Trademark Infringement As Licensing Deals Generate More Revenue

A Crackdown on University Trademark Infringement As Licensing Deals Generate More Revenue

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Trademark bullies? Many big colleges fiercely protect brands Records gathered by The Associated Press show that some major universities send their lawyers after even slight perceived threat to their brands. Texas A&M went after its own alumni association in 2016 because it trademarked a slogan with the word “Aggie” in it.…MORE

A Social Media Stir Over Beto O’Rourke’s Past Arrests

A Social Media Stir Over Beto O’Rourke’s Past Arrests

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A Texas Republican Party tweet recalling Senate hopeful Beto O’Rourke’s past arrests has caused a stir, but not in the way it was likely intended. The party was chiding O’Rourke for failing to yet settle on dates for debates with Republican incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz. Tuesday night it tweeted an O’Rourke…MORE

A Houston Nurse Fired Over Facebook Post About Boy Suspected to Have Measles

A Houston Nurse Fired Over Facebook Post About Boy Suspected to Have Measles

HOUSTON (AP) – Texas Children’s Hospital officials say they’ve fired a nurse after she posted information on social media about a boy who’s suspected to have measles. The nurse working at the Houston hospital posted about the child’s condition on an anti-vaccination group’s Facebook page. Screenshots of the post show that the nurse said the…MORE

Parking Meters Popping Up in Fort Worth’s Popular West 7th District

Parking Meters Popping Up in Fort Worth’s Popular West 7th District

FORT WORTH  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Patrons of Fort Worth’s popular West Seventh entertainment district who plan on having a good time this weekend will have to pay to park. They’ll notice more parking meters across the area and the fees take effect on Thursday. The city said the goal of the charges is to relieve…MORE

Twitter User Says He Was Glad to See Lubbock After a SWA Jet Lost an Engine Mid-Flight

Twitter User Says He Was Glad to See Lubbock After a SWA Jet Lost an Engine Mid-Flight

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Another Southwest Airlines flight made an emergency landing yesterday in West Texas. The flight was on its way from Phoenix to Oklahoma City when it made the unplanned stop in Lubbock about 5:30pm. The pilot reported some excess engine vibration and requested to land. Air traffic controllers said they could see flames…MORE