(AP) – An 82-year-old Southern California man has pleaded guilty to defrauding thousands of donors out of more than $250,000 given to phony political action committees purported to be associated with Democratic Party candidates. John Pierre Dupont is convicted of wire fraud and identity theft. Prosecutors say he swindled the money in a scheme that…… MORE
Lightning Strikes Attributed to at 3 House Fires in Tarrant County Sunday
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Severe weather that moved across the metroplex Sunday afternoon caused some wind damage in parts of Tarrant County. Officials also say that lightning strikes likely caused three house fires in Tarrant County. Two fires in North Fort Worth on Birdville Way and Horse Whisper Drive were quickly brought under control; while…… MORE
Today, Cloudy, Humid, Isolated P.M. Storms, 88 / 70, Winds NE5-10 Tuesday, Mostly Sunny, Less Humid, 90 / 72, Winds L&V Wednesday, Sunny to PtCldy, 92 / 75 Thursday, Mostly Sunny, 95 / 76, Winds S5-10 Friday, Suny, Breezy, HOt, Humid, Isolated PM Storms Possible, 98 (107) / 79… MORE
Dallas Firefighter Facing Covid Claim Theft Charges
WFAA/WBAP/KLIF – DALLAS – A Dallas Fire-Rescue employee was arrested Friday, after officials said he claimed he and his family tested positive for Covid-19 in order to get time off work. Court documents say 38 year old Fire Station 7 employee William Carter is charged with felony theft. An arrest warrant says Carter requested Covid-19 leave…… MORE
Asylum Advocates End Work With US
San Diego (AP) – Two organizations say they are ending cooperation with the Biden administration to identify the most vulnerable migrants waiting in Mexico to be admitted to the United States to seek asylum. The withdrawals of the International Rescue Committee and HIAS from a consortium of groups helping the government is a blow to…… MORE
The National Evictions Moratorium Has Expired
Dallas (AP) – A federal freeze on most evictions enacted last year expired Saturday. The moratorium, put in place by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in September, has been the primary tool keeping millions of tenants in their homes. Many of them lost jobs during the coronavirus pandemic, and have fallen months…… MORE
Mid-Summer March Ends In Central Texas
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – A four day, mid summer march across central Texas wrapped up at the Texas State Capitol in Austin Saturday. The marchers walked 27 miles in all to demonstrate their objections to proposed voting reforms now under consideration by a special session of the Texas Legislature. They see the proposals as an attempt…… MORE
SUNDAY: Mostly to partly sunny and hot. Scattered late day showers and storms possible (40%). High: 100. Winds: S becoming N 5-15. MONDAY: Partly cloudy and “cooler”. Lingering morning showers or storms (40%). High: 91. Winds: N 10-15.… MORE
Wear a Mask To Gain Dallas County Courthouse Access
DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – An administrative court judge has ordered that anyone entering a Dallas County courthouse must be wearing a mask to be admitted. The order Friday by Administrative District Judge Maricela Moore requires masks to be worn in the common areas of the George Allen Courthouse, the Frank Crowley Courthouse and the Henry…… MORE
Don’t Forget Your Mask if You’re Going To Court
Dallas (AP) – An administrative court judge has ordered that anyone entering a Dallas County courthouse must be wearing a mask to be admitted. The order Friday by Administrative District Judge Maricela Moore requires masks to be worn in the common areas of the George Allen Courthouse, the Frank Crowley Courthouse and the Henry Wade…… MORE
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