Yearly Archives: 2018

Dallas City Council Elects Mayor Pro Tem

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

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

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

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