RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) – The United States Congress is once again at an impasse over a widely backed bill to designate lynching as a federal hate crime. Like previous attempts to pass anti-lynching legislation, the proposal is being blocked by a white southern representative, Republican U.S. Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky. Lynching is defined…… MORE
More than 1,800 New Texas Coronavirus Cases, 19 New Deaths
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas health officials report more than 1,800 new coronavirus cases in the state and 19 additional deaths due to COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus. The Texas Department of State Health Services on Sunday reported at least 87,854 cases, up from 86,011 reported Saturday, while the death toll rose from…… MORE
George Floyd’s 2004 Arrest May Have Been Built on False Evidence
DALLAS (AP) – Texas prosecutors are examining potential irregularities in a scandal-ridden former Houston police officer’s arrest of George Floyd on a minor drug charge. The probe could expand the body of convictions possibly tainted by the officer’s conduct. Floyd’s death last month under the knee of a white Minneapolis police officer sparked national protests.…… MORE
McKinney Wins Texas “Music Friendly” Certification
MCKINNEY- WBAP/KLIF – The city of McKinney has won “music friendly” certification from the state of Texas, clearing the way to add the North Texas city to a formidable list of other Lone Start State cities strongly pushing the growth of local music industries. McKinney joins Austin, Fort Worth, Denton, Stephenville, Austin, San Antonio and…… MORE
Fort Worth Police Officer Remains Critical; Suspect Arrested
FORT WORTH – WBAP/KLIF – A Fort Worth police officer remains hospitalized in critical condition, after being hit by a reported stolen vehicle on the North Freeway late Saturday morning. Police say the officer tried to stop a vehicle and a chase began. They report the officer was struck by that vehicle as he deployed…… MORE
Suspect with links to ‘boogaloo’ movement indicted in Texas
Texarkana (WBAP/KLIF) – A 36 year old man with apparent ties to a loose movement of right-wing extremists has been indicted on several charges including attempted capital murder of a peace officer. Aaron Swenson was arrested in April in Texarkana. He’s accused of threatening to ambush and kill a police officer. Swenson was wearing a…… MORE
Texas cactus smuggler pleads guilty
El Paso (WBAP/KLIF) – An accused plant smuggler has pleaded guilty to being part of a West Texas ring that smuggled rare Living Rock cacti, a plant that wildlife officials say is a protected species. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas says Harry Bock II, of El Paso, pleaded guilty in…… MORE
Appeals court clears Texas execution
Brownsville (AP) – A federal appeals court has cleared the way for a Texas man to be executed this week for the 1998 fatal stabbing of an 85 year old woman, though his lawyer says he’ll appeal. Ruben Gutierrez is scheduled to die Tuesday for the killing of Escolastica Harrison at her home in Brownsville.…… MORE
North Texas Covid 19 Numbers Keep Climbing to New Records
DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – Dallas County Saturday listed a new peak in Covid 19 infections; the fourth day of record numbers for the novel coronavirus. Dallas County reports 345 new Covid 19 infections and three additional deaths. Tarrant County reports 3 deaths as well on Saturday, and 133 new Covid 19 infections; a rate also…… MORE
City of Dallas Granted Court Permission to Remove Confederate Monument
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Dallas has received a court order granting removal of the confederate monument at Pioneer Park. According to a city spokesperson, the city is working with the vendor to develop a plan for removal, nothing has been determined yet. The ruling comes after city attorneys asked an appeals court to…… MORE
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