(UNDATED) – The county officials who run elections are facing a slate of new punishments as part of a nationwide Republican campaign to roll back access to the ballot, months after many hailed them as heroes for the creative ways they expanded voting access last year during the coronavirus outbreak. The penalties, typically buried within…… MORE
Alabama Court Allows Lawsuit Over Texas Woman’s Death
Montgomery, AL (AP) – The Alabama Supreme Court is clearing the way for a lawsuit over the death of a Texas woman who killed herself after claiming she was raped while attending the University of Alabama. The court ruled Friday that a wrongful death suit filed by the parents of Megan Rondini wasn’t barred by…… MORE
North Texas Boxing Match Sets American Record
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Saturday night’s boxing match at AT&T Stadium set an American indoor attendance record. The Super Middleweight Title Unification fight between Canelo Alvarez and Billy Joe Saunders drew 73,126 fans. The previous American indoor boxing match record of 63,350 was set in 1978 when Muhammad Ali defeated Leon Spinks in a heavyweight title…… MORE
Ag Commissioner’s Aide Arrested
Austin (AP) – A top political aide to Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has been arrested following accusations that he stole money from investors who were trying to join the state’s new hemp industry. Court records show Todd Smith is charged with third-degree felony theft. Smith is a longtime political aide to Miller, whose department…… MORE
No Death Penalty For Suspect In Cold Case Murder
Fort worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Prosecutors in Tarrant County won’t seek the death penalty for a 78 year old man who was arrested last year, and accused of the 1974 abduction and slaying of a teenage girl. The Tarrant County district attorney’s office has filed documents seeking life imprisonment without parole for Glen McCurley. He was…… MORE
Dallas Truck Driver Arrested For Human Smuggling
San Antonio (AP) – Federal prosecutors say a Dallas man has been arrested on a charge of smuggling migrants after more than three dozen people were found in and around a big rig that was stopped near San Antonio. Prosecutors say 49 year old Aron Griffin was arrested Thursday night at a gas station after…… MORE
Former Keller Cop Indicted by Grand Jury
(WBAP/KLIF) — A former Keller police officer accused of using excessive force was indicted by a Tarrant County grand jury, Friday. The grand jury handed down an indictment on a charge of official oppression against Blake Shimanek, a former sergeant with the Keller Police Department. The charge stems from a much-publicized incident where Shimanek allegedly pepper-sprayed…… MORE
WATCH: Mesquite Police Release Body Cam Video of Deadly Shooting Involving Two Officers
MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF)- On Tuesday, May 4 at 7:45 am, the Mesquite Police Department received a 911 hang-up call, where a woman was heard screaming and crying in the background. MPD dispatch was able to locate the address based on a prior call from the same phone number. In response to this call, officers were dispatched…… MORE
Mesquite announces $650,000 investment in Northridge Shopping Center
MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF)- Dallas-based developer CenterPoint Commercial Properties will invest approximately $650,000 to improve the Northridge Shopping Center located at 1805 North Galloway Avenue. The improvements will include façade enhancements, new tenant signage, roof repairs and storefront renovations. In 2020 the developer purchased the shopping center, which was constructed in 1960, and has proposed plans to…… MORE
Texarkana Man Accused of Streaming Video About Looking for a Policeman to Kill Faces June Trial
TEXARKANA, Texas (AP) – A Texas man charged with the attempted capital murder of a peace officer is set for trial next month in Bowie County. The Texarkana Gazette reports that Bowie County District Attorney Jerry Rochelle said the state is ready to present the case to a jury June 1. According to a probable…… MORE
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