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Two Victims of El Paso Walmart Shooting Remain Hospitalized

Two Victims of El Paso Walmart Shooting Remain Hospitalized

EL PASO, Texas (AP) – Two adults who were wounded in an Aug. 3 shooting at an El Paso Walmart that killed 22 people remain hospitalized. The El Paso Times reports that Mario De Alba, from Chihuahua, Mexico, is receiving treatment at University Medical Center of El Paso and that an unknown patient remains at…MORE

Homeless Man Who Police on Horseback Led By A Rope Said He Harbors No Ill Will

Homeless Man Who Police on Horseback Led By A Rope Said He Harbors No Ill Will

HOUSTON (AP) – A homeless black man who was led by a rope by two white officers on horseback in a southeast Texas city says he was overcome with shame after watching video of his arrest. Donald Neely told the Houston Chronicle he hopes the image of him handcuffed and being led through the streets…MORE

50th Annual Cottonwood Art Festival In Richardson This Weekend

50th Annual Cottonwood Art Festival In Richardson This Weekend

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The 50th Annual Cottonwood Art Festival is bringing arts, music, and Fall fun to the city of Richardson this weekend. The festival at Cottonwood Park will include more than 240 visual artists showcasing museum quality work, a children’s art area, live musical performances and more. Cottonwood aims to bring the world…MORE

President Trump declares major disaster in six Texas counties

President Trump declares major disaster in six Texas counties

Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – President Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for the parts of Texas most affected by Tropical Storm Imelda in mid-September. That makes federal funding available in 6 counties along the Gulf Coast centered on the Houston area. Governor Greg Abbott requested the declaration October 1. President Trump signed it Friday.MORE

Condemned killer wins stay of execution

Condemned killer wins stay of execution

Houston (WBAP/KLIF) – A Jewish death row inmate who was part of the “Texas 7” gang of escaped prisoners, and faced execution in less than a week has won a reprieve after claiming the former judge at his trial was anti-semitic. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Friday granted a stay of execution for Randy…MORE

UAW-GM talks progress, but issues remain

UAW-GM talks progress, but issues remain

Detroit (WBAP/KLIF) – A United Auto Workers union Vice President in Detroit says negotiators are making progress on a new contract that could end the 19 day strike against General Motors. Terry Dittes says bargainers for both sides will work through the weekend, attempting to reach an agreement. He says wages, job security, skilled trades…MORE

Lawsuit Filed Against Texas DPS for Requiring Certain Waist Measurements for Troopers

Lawsuit Filed Against Texas DPS for Requiring Certain Waist Measurements for Troopers

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF)- The Texas Department of Public Safety Officers Association (DPSOA) filed a lawsuit against the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) because of a new policy that requires officers to meet new standards for belly size. Richard Jankovsky President of the DPSOA said the new “Command Presence policy” policy requires waist measurements of no…MORE

Faith Leaders, Jean Family Call for Federal Investigation into Dallas Police Department

Faith Leaders, Jean Family Call for Federal Investigation into Dallas Police Department

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Faith leaders in Dallas are calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate the Dallas Police Department in the wake of testimony heard during the Murder trial for former Dallas Officer Amber Guyger. Guyger told Police she shot and killed Botham Jean after mistaking his apartment for her own. The Jean family is standing…MORE