Electra, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Police in north central Texas made three arrests in connection with the discovery of more than 600 pounds of meth. The drug bust by Electra Police netted 300,750 grams of meth found in a home lab, according to KFDX-TV. 65-year old Robert Clower, 53-year old Mark Bridgeford and 32-year old Brandon…… MORE
American Airlines Flight Attendants To Company Officials: Wake Up!
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Armed with picket signs, American Airlines flight attendants are protesting outside company headquarters this morning. The picketing event is meant as an “early morning wake up call” for company officials. And the @APFAunity picketers have begun chanting “Wake up, American” as they walk up and down the sidewalk outside HQ. pic.twitter.com/pOPi1cgfiV…… MORE
Experts: Unusual factors in ex-Texas cop’s murder conviction
DALLAS (AP) — Every case is unique, as is every jury. But experts say several factors seemed to stack up against former Texas police officer Roy Oliver this week when, in an extremely rare outcome, he was convicted of murder for a shooting that occurred while he was on duty. Criminal justice experts tell The…… MORE
BREAKING: Former Balch Springs Police Officer, Roy Oliver sentenced to 15 years in prison, $10K fine
(WBAP/KLIF) – On Wednesday evening, a jury has sentenced Former Balch Springs Police Officer, Roy Oliver, to 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Oliver was found guilty of murder, not guilty of manslaughter and not guilty of aggravated assault in the death by shooting of 15 year old Jordan Edwards in 2017. A…… MORE
Women’s Hospital in Medical City Arlington begins $60 mil Renovations, ‘Luxurious Features’
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – A Women’s Hospital located in Medical City Arlington is getting a major face lift. CEO of Medical City Arlington Keith Zimmerman said the $60 million project will be luxurious with VIP Suites, brand new delivery rooms, more NICU beds, and recovery rooms. This hospital will be over 125,000 sq ft. and will…… MORE
Dallas City Council Elects Mayor Pro Tem
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The city of Dallas has a new Mayor Pro Tem. Dallas City Council District 3 Representative, Casey Thomas takes over the title. Thomas was elected to the position by other members of the council at during a briefing Wednesday. He replaces former Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway who resigned before pleading guilty…… MORE
Former President George W. Bush Chooses Burial in Dallas Over Austin
DALLAS (AP) – Former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush have decided they’ll be buried at his presidential library in Dallas instead of the Texas State Cemetery in Austin. The Austin-American Statesman reports the plan now is for the couple to be buried on the grounds of the George W. Bush…… MORE
A Crackdown on University Trademark Infringement As Licensing Deals Generate More Revenue
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Trademark bullies? Many big colleges fiercely protect brands Records gathered by The Associated Press show that some major universities send their lawyers after even slight perceived threat to their brands. Texas A&M went after its own alumni association in 2016 because it trademarked a slogan with the word “Aggie” in it.…… MORE
A Social Media Stir Over Beto O’Rourke’s Past Arrests
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A Texas Republican Party tweet recalling Senate hopeful Beto O’Rourke’s past arrests has caused a stir, but not in the way it was likely intended. The party was chiding O’Rourke for failing to yet settle on dates for debates with Republican incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz. Tuesday night it tweeted an O’Rourke…… MORE
A Houston Nurse Fired Over Facebook Post About Boy Suspected to Have Measles
HOUSTON (AP) – Texas Children’s Hospital officials say they’ve fired a nurse after she posted information on social media about a boy who’s suspected to have measles. The nurse working at the Houston hospital posted about the child’s condition on an anti-vaccination group’s Facebook page. Screenshots of the post show that the nurse said the…… MORE
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