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Criminal Trial of Former Police Officer Chauvin in George Floyd Killing

Criminal Trial of Former Police Officer Chauvin in George Floyd Killing

Following the announcement of Friday’s $27M civil settlement with the family of George Floyd, the judge plans to call back the 7 jurors who were seated before that announcement. Jeff Monosso joined Dave & Amy this morning with an update in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin and what may happen with…MORE

8 Immigrants Killed When Pickup Crashes in Texas Border City

8 Immigrants Killed When Pickup Crashes in Texas Border City

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Authorities say eight people in a Dodge pickup truck loaded with illegal immigrants were killed when the vehicle collided with another truck following a police chase near the Texas border city of Del Rio. The Texas Department of Public Safety says the pursuit began when the driver of the Dodge pickup…MORE

21-Year Old ‘Person of Interest’ in Georgia Shooting that Left 8 Dead

21-Year Old ‘Person of Interest’ in Georgia Shooting that Left 8 Dead

ATLANTA (AP) — Shootings at two massage parlors in Atlanta and one in the suburbs Tuesday evening left eight people dead, many of them women of Asian descent, authorities said. A 21-year-old man suspected in the shootings was taken into custody in southwest Georgia hours later after a manhunt, police said. The attacks began around…MORE

Last Texas Power Regulator From February Blackouts Resigns

Last Texas Power Regulator From February Blackouts Resigns

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The last Texas regulator on the Public Utility Commission at the time of the deadly February blackouts has resigned, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday. In a statement issued Tuesday night, Abbott said he had asked for and accepted the resignation of Arthur D’Andrea, the last remaining member of the Public Utility…MORE

Texas Company Behind Huge Electricity Bills Seeks Bankruptcy

Texas Company Behind Huge Electricity Bills Seeks Bankruptcy

HOUSTON (AP) – The company that drew attention after sending huge electricity bills to customers after last month’s blackout-causing winter storm in Texas has filed for bankruptcy protection. Griddy Energy sold power to consumers at wholesale prices plus a $9.99 monthly fee. Its rates skyrocketed during the February deep freeze, when state grid operators raised wholesale…MORE

Covid Hospitalizations Down in Texas

Covid Hospitalizations Down in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Texas has dropped below 4,000 for the first time since October. The Texas Department of Health and Human Services on Monday reported 3,980 hospitalizations. State health officials also reported 1,610 new confirmed and probable cases and 27 additional deaths. According to data from…MORE

Texas Attorney General says High Electric Bills from Griddy will be Forgiven Following Winter Storm

Texas Attorney General says High Electric Bills from Griddy will be Forgiven Following Winter Storm

AUSTIN –  Attorney General Ken Paxton said Tuesday that Texans who received high electric bills from wholesale electric provider Griddy during last month’s winter storm will receive forgiveness for outstanding payments. “My office sued Griddy Energy, under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, to hold them accountable for their escalation of last month’s winter storm disaster by debiting enormous amounts from customer accounts as…MORE

KBH Convention Center to House Migrant Teenagers as Early as Wednesday

KBH Convention Center to House Migrant Teenagers as Early as Wednesday

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Emergency Intake Site at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas is expected to begin housing up to 3,000 migrant teenagers on or around Wednesday, March 17, according to Health and Human Services. “The Emergency Intake Site will provide ORR with needed capacity to accept additional children into its care…MORE