East Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – A Shelby County man was apparently on the hunt for a young girl — to murder … and eat. KTRE-TV reports that 21-year old Alexander Barter was arrested on Oct. 19 following an undercover sting involving the dark web, where he sought anyone interested in allowing him to commit “necrophilia and…… MORE
Fort Worth Star-Telegram Endorses O’Rourke for U.S. Senate
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) The Fort Worth Star Telegram has joined two other major newspapers in texas in endorsing Congressman Beto O’Rourke over current senator Ted Cruz. Bud Kennedy is a political columnist for the paper and says Mexico, Medicaid, and Immigration were a few of the reasons behind their decision. “Beto O’Rourke’s stand on immigration…… MORE
Wait Times For U.S. Citizenship Has Gone From Months To Years
LOS ANGELES (AP) – More than 700,000 immigrants are waiting on applications to become U.S. citizens, a process that once typically took about six months but has stretched to more than two years in some places. The long wait times developed after President Donald Trump took office, and some immigrant advocates are asking whether the…… MORE
A Notice to Boil Water in Austin Was Lifted On Sunday
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Officials in Austin have lifted a boil-water notice implemented after the city’s water supply was filled with silt, mud and debris after recent heavy rains and flooding. A statement on the city website said the notice was rescinded as of 3 p.m. Sunday after the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality reported…… MORE
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Favored To Win While Under Indictment
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Three years ago, criminal charges against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton appeared to put his political future in peril. But the Republican enters November’s midterm elections favored to win a second a term while remaining under indictment. Paxton has pleaded not guilty to charges of securities fraud over allegations that he…… MORE
A downtown Dallas party celebrating cognac turned into a melee Saturday night
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A melee erupted Saturday night around Dallas City Hall during “The Hennything Fest” described by the organizers as a celebration of Hennessy Cognac. Sometime during the party a fight broke out. During the fight somebody yelled “shots fired,” and the crowd panicked. Witnesses say people were running in all directions. The ‘shots…… MORE
Retired Arlington Rabbi Calls on Americans to Start Talking With Each Other
PHILADELPHIA – (WBAP/KLIF) – Retired Rabbi Ned Soltz of Arlington’s Congregation Beth Shalom is calling for Americans to start talking with each other, discussing differences honestly, and then focusing on what we have in common. Soltz suggests it may be the only way to stop increasing violence borne from differences and hatred of groups or…… MORE
A North Texas Man Suing Tom Thumb After Allegedly Being Assaulted by An Employee
DALLAS (AP) – A 45-year-old North Texas man is suing the Tom Thumb supermarket chain after allegedly being hit in the head with a wine bottle by an employee. According to television station KXAS , authorities say surveillance video from Sept. 26 shows the man pushing a shopping cart in an aisle at a Tom…… MORE
BREAKING: At Least 11 Dead; 6 Wounded In Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting Slaughter
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Latest on a deadly shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue (all times local): 6:50 p.m. At least 2,000 mourners packed Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall in Pittsburgh and thousands more stood outside at a vigil for the 11 who were killed during Sabbath services at a Pittsburgh synagogue. Tree of Life Rabbi…… MORE
Texas priest removed from ministry
SAN ANTONIO (AP) – The Archdiocese of San Antonio says it’s removed a priest from ministry after allegations he sexually abused a child more than 30 years ago. The archdiocese said Friday a canonical investigation found sufficient evidence against Father Edward Pavlicek to refer the case to the Vatican for possible removal from the priesthood.…… MORE
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