Yearly Archives: 2018

112-year-old Texan robbed by identity thief

112-year-old Texan robbed by identity thief

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Someone obtained the personal information of a Texas resident who’s believed to be the oldest man in the U.S. and used it to drain his bank account. The family of Richard Overton says Social Security and banking account numbers for the 112-year-old Austin man were used to make seven withdrawals over…MORE

Dallas County Sheriff’s Recapture Jail Escapee

Dallas County Sheriff’s Recapture Jail Escapee

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County Sheriff’s deputies have recaptured an inmate who escaped Sunday afternoon. 28-year old Daniel Brown was found along with an alleged female accomplice Dieasha Owens, at a Motel 6 in Grand Prairie near Hwy 161 and I-30. They were taken into custody without incident. Brown is being charged with escape in…MORE

A&M Students Involved in Sexual Misconduct, Still Attending Classes

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) – Records show that Texas A&M University since 2003 has allowed 20 students who were held responsible for sexual misconduct to continue attending classes. A review of thousands of student misconduct hearings by the Houston Chronicle comes as Texas’ largest public university faces criticism for its handling of sexual misconduct cases…MORE

An Unofficial Report Shows a Significant Drop in Arrests At the Border

An Unofficial Report Shows a Significant Drop in Arrests At the Border

MCALLEN, Texas (AP) – A U.S. official tells The Associated Press that Border Patrol arrests fell sharply in June to the lowest level since February, ending a streak of four straight monthly increases. The drop may reflect seasonal trends or it could signal that President Donald Trump’s “zero-tolerance” policy to criminally prosecute every adult who…MORE

Palo Pinto County Wildfire – Some Progress

Palo Pinto County Wildfire – Some Progress

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Firefighters are making progress on the Palo Pinto County wildfire that’s burned almost 4,500 acres so far, fueled by drought and tinder-dry brush. Containment has grown to 65 percent as of Friday.  National Weather Service meteorologist Jason Godland tells us the area did receive as much as one quarter of an inch…MORE