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Texas Sheriff’s Sergeant Dies After Found With Head Injuries

Texas Sheriff’s Sergeant Dies After Found With Head Injuries

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A Texas sheriff’s sergeant who died shortly after being found in his car with head injuries apparently suffered a medical emergency and wasn’t shot, as deputies initially suspected, authorities said Saturday. The Tarrant County medical examiner’s office determined that Sgt. Keith Shepherd suffered a pulmonary embolism. After falling, he was…MORE

Spending Bill For Firearm Storage Approved by Texas Governor Greg Abbott

Spending Bill For Firearm Storage Approved by Texas Governor Greg Abbott

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has approved a spending bill that includes a $1 million public safety campaign for firearm storage. The Republican signed a $250 billion two-year budget Saturday without any line-item vetoes. It includes money for the Texas Department of Public Safety to promote a safe gun storage campaign. The…MORE

Storms Leave Water, More Downed Trees in Their Wake

Storms Leave Water, More Downed Trees in Their Wake

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — A neighborhood in Dallas that was hit hard one week ago by Mother Nature was hit with a second round of storms on Sunday. A tornado warning was issued by the National Weather Service at around 3:30pm, after radar indicated rotation in a storm cell moving northeast across the northern portion of…MORE

Texas Pastor Arrested for Child Abuse

Texas Pastor Arrested for Child Abuse

HOUSTON (AP) – A former Southern Baptist pastor who supported legislation in Texas that would have criminalized abortions has been arrested on charges of child sex abuse. Court records show that Stephen Bratton posted a $50,000 bond Saturday. The Houston Chronicle reports that the 43-year-old Bratton is accused of molesting a teenage relative, sometimes multiple…MORE

“Beer To Go” Bill, Signed Into Law by Governor Greg Abbott

“Beer To Go” Bill, Signed Into Law by Governor Greg Abbott

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Governor Greg Abbott has signed a bill into law that allows “beer-to-go” in Texas. In the last week, Governor Abbott has signed bills into law that ban red light cameras and outlaws deceptive calls from telemarketers. This new law will allow people to take home beer from craft breweries in Texas.…MORE

One Person is Dead Following A Single Engine Plane Crash Near Houston

One Person is Dead Following A Single Engine Plane Crash Near Houston

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) – One person has died after a single-engine plane experienced engine trouble and crashed north of Houston. The Texas Department of Public Safety says a female passenger died at the scene while the pilot was airlifted to a Houston hospital. They were the only two aboard and their identities have not been…MORE

A Birthday Bash for Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush

A Birthday Bash for Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) – A crowd has gathered at the George H.W. Bush presidential center at Texas A&M University as part of a birthday celebration for the 41st president and his wife Barbara. Members of the Bush family gathered Saturday to lay a wreath at the couple’s gravesite. George Bush enjoyed skydiving and 12…MORE

19 Year Veteran Tarrant County Deputy Killed Friday Night

19 Year Veteran Tarrant County Deputy Killed Friday Night

UPDATE: 5:24 pm 6.15.2019 – Tarrant County officials now say the Medical Examiner has ruled a pulmonary embolism complicated by blood clots caused Sgt. Shepherd to fall in the parking lot, badly injuring his head.  Sheriff says he seems to have managed to recovered enough to have climbed into his vehicle, where he was found…MORE

Family of Slain Car Theft Suspect Wants Answers From Farmers Branch Police

Family of Slain Car Theft Suspect Wants Answers From Farmers Branch Police

DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – The family of a car theft suspect shot dead in Dallas by Farmers Branch Police want answers from that police department about the fatal shooting of 35 year old Juan Moreno. Community activist Carlos Quintanilla joined the father of Moreno to call on Farmers Branch Police to explain their policies involving…MORE