HOUSTON (AP) – President Joe Biden has nominated the sheriff of one of the nation’s most populous counties to lead the agency that deports people in the country illegally. Harris County, Texas, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez is Biden’s pick for director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an agency that has been without a Senate-confirmed leader…… MORE
Ex-New York Power Market CEO Named Interim ERCOT CEO
Austin, Texas (AP) – The former CEO of New York’s independent electricity marketer has been named interim CEO of the manager of the electric grid serving 90% of Texas. Brad Jones has been hired for up to one year as chief executive of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas. ERCOT board member Mark Carpenter calls…… MORE
Son Gets 10 Years in Prison For Helping Dad Evade Arrest
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The 32-year-old brother of two teen sisters shot dead on New Year’s Day 2008 was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years in federal prison for helping his father evade arrest for the slayings for more than 12 years, prosecutors said. Islam Yaser-Abdel Said was sentenced in federal court in Fort Worth for his…… MORE
Dallas Lawyer Takes Up Mission To Help People Avoid Eviction
DALLAS (AP) – Just as the coronavirus pandemic began impacting everyday life across the U.S., Dallas attorney Mark Melton began posting advice on social media for people who might end up facing eviction. He was soon was inundated with phone calls and messages. Just over a year later, he’s recruited over 175 attorneys who have…… MORE
Houston-Area Sheriff is Named to Lead Immigration Agency
HOUSTON (AP) – President Joe Biden has nominated the sheriff of one of the nation’s most populous counties to lead the agency that deports people in the country illegally. Harris County, Texas, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez is Biden’s pick for director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an agency that has been without a Senate-confirmed leader…… MORE
Lawyers Calling for Investigation into Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- The Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association (TCCDLA) is asking for an independent investigation into the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office in light of autopsy mistakes in dozens of homicide cases and “false, inaccurate, or misleading testimony” in a death penalty case. Benson Varghese, President of TCCDLA, presented a resolution to the…… MORE
Amber Guyger Appeals Murder Conviction in Killing of Botham Jean
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A panel of three Texas Judges is considering an appeal in former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger’s murder conviction. Guyger is serving a 10-year prison sentence for Murder after she told Police she shot and killed Botham Jean by mistake, thinking his apartment was her own. During a hearing held virtually on…… MORE
Detention Officer Fired in Death of Collin County Inmate has Job Restored
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – One of the detention Officers fired over an alleged involvement in the in-custody death of Marvin Scott III has been given their job back. Scott died last month after being restrained inside the Collin County jail following an arrest on a marijuana charge. According to the Collin County Sheriff’s Office, Scott was…… MORE
New Naming Rights Partnership Announced for Grand Prairie Theatre
GRAND PRAIRIE (WBAP/KLIF) – The Theatre in Grand Prairie bears a new name. Texas Trust Credit Union has signed a naming rights agreement with AEG Presents to rename The Theatre at Grand Prairie. Effective immediately, the theatre – operated by AEG Presents and owned by the City of Grand Prairie – will be known as…… MORE
WBAP Exclusive: Governor Abbott to Sign Constitutional Carry legislation if Passed by Lawmakers
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott supports constitutional carry legislation currently working its way through the state legislature. The Texas House already approved a measure that would allow Texans to carry firearms without a permit. The Senate is debating a similar measure while a newly established committee is considering its specifics. “Once the Senate…… MORE
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