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Jared Kushner’s Team Turned Over Documents to Special Counsel in Russia Investigation

Jared Kushner’s Team Turned Over Documents to Special Counsel in Russia Investigation

(CNN) — Jared Kushner has turned over documents in recent weeks to special counsel Robert Mueller as investigators have begun asking in witness interviews about Kushner’s role in the firing of FBI Director James Comey, CNN has learned. Mueller’s investigators have expressed interest in Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and a White House senior adviser,…MORE

East Texas Mother Charged with Killing 5 and 7-Year-Old Daughters

East Texas Mother Charged with Killing 5 and 7-Year-Old Daughters

ATHENS (WBAP/KLIF)- An East Texas mother is facing capital murder after admitting to shooting her 5- and 7-year-old daughters to death. Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse said 29-year-old Sarah Nicole Henderson is held in the county jail in Athens. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Deputies responded Wednesday night to a home outside Payne Springs after emergency medical services received a…MORE

What’s in the House Republican Tax Bill for Americans

What’s in the House Republican Tax Bill for Americans

(CNN Money) — The House Republican tax bill was revealed on Thursday. Details from it offers the first look at how House Republicans want to reshape the tax code. Here’s a rundown of key provisions that would affect individuals: Reduces income tax brackets: There are seven federal income tax brackets in today’s code that are taxed at…MORE

Alamo Activist Challenging George Prescott Bush in Land Commissioner’s Race

Alamo Activist Challenging George Prescott Bush in Land Commissioner’s Race

SAN ANTONIO (AP) – An activist who has criticized Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush’s oversight of a $450 million renovation of the Alamo has announced a longshot bid to take Bush’s job. Rick Range is a retired teacher and firefighter and an amateur historian. He worries that the multi-year Alamo revamp will downplay the…MORE

Dallas City Council Briefed by Confederate Monuments Task Force

Dallas City Council Briefed by Confederate Monuments Task Force

DALLAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Dallas City Council was briefed by a task force appointed by Mayor Mike Rawlings on Wednesday to recommend plans for confederate statues and street names in Dallas. Mayor Pro-Tem Dwaine Caraway defended his vote to remove the Robert E.Lee statue from Lee Park. “Just like they took down Saddam Hussein statue,…MORE

New York Attack: Suspect Charged with Terrorism Offenses

New York Attack: Suspect Charged with Terrorism Offenses

(CNN) – The suspect in New York’s deadliest terror attack since 9/11 has been charged with federal terrorism offenses in connection with Tuesday’s attack in Manhattan in which eight people were killed. 29-year-old Sayfullo Saipov of Uzbeckistan is charged with providing material support to ISIS and violence and destruction of motor vehicles. Saipov, who came…MORE

Real Estate Council Of Dallas Hosting “Shark Tank” Event to Revitalize South Dallas

Real Estate Council Of Dallas Hosting “Shark Tank” Event to Revitalize South Dallas

DALLAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Real Estate Council of Dallas is hosting its first-ever “Shark Tank” to highlight investment and economic development opportunities in South Dallas. Linda McMahon is the council’s CEO and said Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings will speak at this week’s event. “They will talk a little bit about…MORE

Arlington Police Say Gunman Who Opened Fire on Officers Had Long Criminal Record

Arlington Police Say Gunman Who Opened Fire on Officers Had Long Criminal Record

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Arlington Police Department released new details about the suspect who opened fire on police officers attempting to serve a warrant Tuesday afternoon. An 11-year-veteran officer was shot multiple times and is recovering in the hospital. A bullet grazed a second officer in the hand during gunfire. The department’s Lieutenant Chris Cook said the…MORE

Texas Says Harvey Infrastructure Fixes Need $61 Billion From Feds

Texas Says Harvey Infrastructure Fixes Need $61 Billion From Feds

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas needs $61-plus billion in federal funding just to rebuild public infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Harvey, as well as to cover projects to prevent future flooding. John Sharp, Texas’ Harvey recovery “czar,” announced Tuesday that the figure was based on surveys of local officials and future U.S. Army Corps of Engineer…MORE

Arlington Police Officer Shot While Serving Warrant

Arlington Police Officer Shot While Serving Warrant

ARLINGTON  (WBAP/KLIF News) – An Arlington police officer was shot while serving a warrant Tuesday afternoon. The shooting occurred after 4 p.m. in the 4300 block of Kelly Hill Road near Green Oaks Boulevard. The Arlington Police Department’s Lieutenant Christopher Cook said a second officer was injured during the altercation and SWAT was called in. The officer that…MORE