Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) – Russian news agencies reported that lawyers for American basketball star Brittney Griner have filed an appeal of her nine-year Russian prison sentence for drug possession. The appeal comes as the U.S. and Russia are holding talks that could lead to a high-profile prisoner swap. Griner is an eight-time all-star center…… MORE
Suspect Still At-large in Shooting Death Former UNT Standout Mike Hickmon After Youth Football Game
Lancaster, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The brother of former NFL defensive back Aqib Talib is wanted for the murder of a youth football coach in Lancaster. 39- year old Yaqub Talib is the suspect of a shooting that took place after a fight at a game Saturday at Lancaster Community Park; 43-year-old former UNT standout Michael…… MORE
A 2nd Congressional Delegation Visits Taiwan; China Announces More Military Drills
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A delegation of American lawmakers arrived in Taiwan on Sunday, just 12 days after a visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that prompted China to launch days of threatening military drills around the self-governing island that Beijing says must come under its control. The five-member delegation, led by Democratic Sen. Ed Markey…… MORE
Monday: Afternoon highs & heat indices in the 90s & triple digits.
Mostly clear skies and southerly winds around 5-15 mph will prevail during the afternoon hours. Monday Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday Mostly…… MORE
Texas Wildfires; Central Texas Hard Hit This Year
(Texas A&M Forest Service) – WBAP/KLIF – Texas A & M Forest Service officials warn 2022 is shaping up to be the most destructive fire season since 2011.Central Texas is particularly hard hit this year; 988 fires there, and statewide, 6900 fires statewide so far, charring 699-thousand acres. A small wildfire in hard-hit Bastrop County…… MORE