Yearly Archives: 2020

Trial Set For Former Fort Worth Officer Charged With Murder

Trial Set For Former Fort Worth Officer Charged With Murder

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A judge in Texas has tentatively set an August trial date for a white former police officer charged with murder in the shooting death of Atatiana Jefferson, a Black woman who was fatally shot through a window. Judge David Hagerman on Tuesday said the scheduling may be fluid but that…MORE

Texas Supreme Court Backs Abbott On Limiting Ballot Drops

Texas Supreme Court Backs Abbott On Limiting Ballot Drops

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The Texas Supreme Court has vacated a state court injunction against Gov. Greg Abbott’s order limiting counties to one drop-off site each for mailed ballots. Without dissent, justices ruled Tuesday that a temporary injunction by a lower court in a court challenge by civil rights groups in Austin stood little chance…MORE

Help Available for Texas Renters Facing Eviction

Help Available for Texas Renters Facing Eviction

Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Despite a national moratorium on evictions, thousands of renters are getting the boot as landlords are finding ways around the temporary freeze. Since the order was issued by the CDC in early September 4th, nearly 23-hundred eviction notices were filed in Fort Worth alone. But a big legal effort backed with lots…MORE

One more Rainy, Chilly Day

Today, Rain with Isolated Storms, ending by evening, 46 / 42, Winds NW10-15 Thursday, CLoudy, Windy, Cool, 52 / 37, Winds NW10-20G Friday, Sunny, 62 / 43 Saturday, Mostly Sunny, 68 / 46 Sunday, Mostly Sunny, 66 / 46MORE

Four Dallas Area Bars Shut Down

Four Dallas Area Bars Shut Down

(WBAP/KLIF) — Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) agents continue to take part in “Operation Safe Open”, intended to assure that Texas businesses are following state standards to slow the spread of COVID-19. Under Governor Greg Abbott’s executive orders, indoor customer capacity limits are 50% for bars and 75% for restaurants.  Both groups must also enforce…MORE