McALLEN, Texas (AP) — The Trump administration has scaled back a key element of its zero-tolerance immigration policy amid a global uproar over the separation of more than 2,300 migrant families, halting the practice of turning over parents to prosecutors for charges of illegally entering the country. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Kevin McAleenan said…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2018
Suspect Shot After Police Chase Through Dallas County
GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF) – One person was shot after a police chase that went from Mesquite into Garland. Garland Police Lieutenant Pedro Barineau says the suspect crashed their car near LBJ Freeway and Garland Road. “There were shots fired from officers and the suspect was transported to the hospital,” Barineau said. “No officers were shot.” Mesquite,…… MORE
A Galveston Man Shot By Police During Traffic Stop
GALVESTON, Texas (AP) – A Southeast Texas police officer has fatally shot a man during a traffic stop. Galveston police Chief Vernon Hale says the shooting took place around 3 a.m. Monday. Hale says the wounded man was transported to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Galveston police didn’t immediately release further details…… MORE
Paying for Child Care Expenses With Political Contributions
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (AP) – The Texas Ethics Commission will soon rule on a female candidate’s request to pay for campaign-related child care expenses with political contributions. The Times Record News reports that Wichita County Commissioner candidate Catie Robinson filed a request with the commission last month for an advisory opinion on allowing all Texas…… MORE
George W. Bush Participates In “The Art & Leadership of Winston Churchill”
DALLAS (AP) – A former American president with a flair for art and painting will discuss an ex-British leader also known for his world influence and portraits.George W. Bush on Tuesday night will be part of a Dallas program called “The Art & Leadership of Winston Churchill.”Organizers say the event, at the George W. Bush…… MORE