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Mesquite Police Identify Officer Killed in Shooting

Mesquite Police Identify Officer Killed in Shooting

(WBAP/KLIF) — Mesquite Police have released the name of the officer fatally shot at an Albertson’s parking lot, Friday. Officer Richard Houston was shot multiple times by a suspect and later died at Baylor hospital. his body was transported by motorcade to the medical examiner’s office. Residents set up a make-shift memorial in front of…MORE

Money Found Hidden In Church Walls

Money Found Hidden In Church Walls

Houston (AP) – Authorities are investigating whether cash and checks discovered during repair work being done at Pastor Joel Osteen’s Houston megachurch is connected to $600,000 that was stolen from a church safe more than seven years ago. The revived investigation comes after a plumber called a Houston radio station’s morning show during a segment…MORE

Time is no Ally as Dems Strain to Finish Biden’s $2T Bill

Time is no Ally as Dems Strain to Finish Biden’s $2T Bill

WASHINGTON (AP) – Democrats are hoping that Congress is nearing the finish line in its seven-month trek on President Joe Biden’s $2 trillion social and environment package. They know that time is not their friend. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says he wants Democrats to finally end their disagreements and push the measure through his…MORE

Mesquite Officer Killed in the Line of Duty

Mesquite Officer Killed in the Line of Duty

MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF) – A Mesquite Police Officer was shot and killed Friday afternoon while responding to a disturbance call in the parking lot of an Albertson’s Grocery store. The suspect involved in the shooting was also injured and taken to a local hospital. Mesquite Police Chief David Gill says “it was a senseless act of…MORE

Parents of Michigan boy Charged in Oxford School Shooting

Parents of Michigan boy Charged in Oxford School Shooting

Associated Press PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) – The parents of a teen accused of killing four students at a Michigan high school have been charged with involuntary manslaughter. A prosecutor described chilling moments that day when a teacher found a drawing of a gun, a person bleeding and the words “help me” at the boy’s desk.…MORE

North Texas Pitchman Sued For Sexual Harassment

North Texas Pitchman Sued For Sexual Harassment

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The C.E.O. of Dallas-based Home Marketing Services is being sued for sexual harassment. An unidentified female employee alleges Bob Lovell sexually assaulted her in the company office during work hours. Her complaint also alleges that Lovell deliberately grooms and manipulates young female employees to serve his own sexual demands in the workplace.…MORE

Small Plane Crash-Lands In East Texas

Small Plane Crash-Lands In East Texas

Cleveland, TX (AP) – A small plane crash-landed next to a busy southeast Texas highway Thursday afternoon. The aircraft lost power while in flight about 2:00 PM, and clipped a sport utility vehicle on Interstate 69 while the pilot attempted an emergency landing. It came down in a field right next to the highway about…MORE

Stay In Mexico Is Again US Policy

Stay In Mexico Is Again US Policy

Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – Would-be immigrants trying to enter the United States will again have to stay in Mexico as they await immigration hearings. The Biden administration announced Thursday it will reinstate the Trump-era policy, and agreed to Mexico’s conditions for resuming it. That paves the way for returns to Mexico beginning next week. President Biden…MORE

Defense Lifts Dallas to 27-17 Victory Over Sinking Saints

Defense Lifts Dallas to 27-17 Victory Over Sinking Saints

NEW ORLEANS (AP) – CeeDee Lamb had 122 yards from scrimmage, Tony Pollard had a 58-yard touchdown run and the Dallas defense produced timely sacks and turnovers in the Cowboys’ 27-17 win over the New Orleans Saints. The Cowboys intercepted Saints quarterback Taysom Hill three times in the final 6:32 of the game. That included…MORE