Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – The head of PricewaterhouseCoopers-U.S. has written an op-ed, inspired by the high-profile Dallas police shooting of former Pricewaterhouse-Dallas employee, Botham Jean. In the Dallas Morning News piece, Chairman and CEO Tim Ryan refers to Botham as ‘Bo’ and says that his death has re-awakened his awareness to the issue of unconscious bias–specifically…… MORE
A Texas inmate has been executed for shooting and killing a newlywed during a robbery in Mesquite more than 25 years ago. Alvin Braziel Jr. received lethal injection Tuesday evening at the state penitentiary in Huntsville. The 43-year-old Braziel was condemned for the 1993 slaying of 27-year-old Douglas White as he and his wife walked…… MORE
HOUSTON (AP) — In a case with echoes of the furor involving a Stanford University swimmer two years ago, advocates for sex-crime victims say the plea bargain that enabled a former Baylor University fraternity president to stay out of jail is another failure by the legal system. “What’s similar is that violence against women is…… MORE
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The city of Arlington is considering regulations for short term rental homes such as Air BnB’s. Gincy Thoppil Arlington’s Planning and Development director says they’re considering requiring permits to allow rentals. These permits will also help the city keep track of the amount of these homes in a specific area. They city discussed…… MORE
The Arlington Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an armed robbery suspect targeting cell phone stores. According to a press release, the lone robber wears a bandana covering his face, but is believed to be a Hispanic man, 5 foot 3 inches tall, and 200 pounds. He is suspected in five Arlington robberies…… MORE