Yearly Archives: 2019

Texas Town Drops Measure To Be “Sanctuary City For Unborn”

Texas Town Drops Measure To Be “Sanctuary City For Unborn”

MINERAL WELLS, Texas (AP) – Leaders of a small town in Texas are abandoning a proposal that would have essentially banned abortions in their community. Mineral Wells Mayor Christopher Perricone says he proposed making his town a “sanctuary city for the unborn” after the town of Waskom became the first in Texas to do so…MORE

Detective: Former Mesquite Police Officer’s Actions Not Unreasonable

Detective: Former Mesquite Police Officer’s Actions Not Unreasonable

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Three days of testimony are in the books of the aggravated assault trial of former Mesquite police officer Derick Wiley, who is accused of shooting an unarmed black man in 2017. This is the second trial for Wiley, whose first trial resulted in a mistrial due to a hung jury. Prosecutors…MORE

Wesley Mathews’ Attorney Considering Appeal of Child Injury Trial

Wesley Mathews’ Attorney Considering Appeal of Child Injury Trial

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — An appeal could soon be coming for the trial of a Richardson father behind bars for injuring his adoptive daughter, which ultimately led to her death. Wesley Mathews is currently serving a life sentence after pleading guilty in June, but his attorney said they are exploring all options in terms of…MORE

Texan Accused of Theft, Donations Returned For Store Credit

Texan Accused of Theft, Donations Returned For Store Credit

WACO, Texas (AP) — A Texas volunteer with a Christmas program benefiting children of incarcerated parents has been charged with stealing donations and returning them for store credit or gift cards. Charabe Melody Allison of Lorena was arrested Tuesday on a misdemeanor charge of theft of more than $100 from a nonprofit and released on…MORE