TEXARKANA, Texas (AP) – A federal judge in East Texas has declined to reduce the 18-year prison sentence imposed on a woman for sending ricin-laced letters to former President Barack Obama and others. The Texarkana Gazette reports that 40-year-old Shannon Richardson appealed her sentence on the grounds of ineffective counsel. But Judge Caroline Craven issued…… MORE
AUSTIN (AP) – Victims of disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar are imploring Texas authorities to investigate whether Bela and Martha Karolyi could have done more to prevent Nassar’s sexual abuse at the couple’s Texas training center. Five former gymnasts, including two who say Nassar abused them at the Karolyis’ ranch near Huntsville, addressed reporters Thursday…… MORE
PILOT POINT (WBAP/KLIF News) – Search crews continue to search for the body of a man presumed drowned after his canoe tipped over while fishing on a pond in Pilot Point Wednesday night. A neighbor said they rushed to help the pair when they saw the canoe flip over but were only able to help one…… MORE
We went back in time for this week’s throwback Thursday and revisited a conversation with Shorty Lavender following the Kentucky Derby. Enjoy some laughs!… MORE
Should a company be held accountable for selling fake service dogs? Hal shares the story as the Morning News debates.… MORE