AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Authorities in Texas say they’re investigating allegations that a lobbyist drugged a legislative aide who works in the state Capitol. Republican Dade Phelan, who is the speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, said Monday the allegations surround a meeting that took place outside the Capitol in recent weeks. He said…… MORE
Trump Backs GOP’s Susan Wright in Texas Special Election
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Monday gave his endorsement in a Texas special congressional election to Republican Susan Wright, the widow of former U.S. Rep. Ron Wright, who died after being diagnosed with COVID-19. Wright had already racked up a number of prominent GOP endorsements heading into Saturday’s election in Texas’…… MORE
Ex-Country Radio Host Justin Frazell Hit With 2nd Sexual Assault Charge With a Month
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – It’s a second sex crime charge in less than a month for a former DFW Country radio host. A month after being accused of rape by a minor, 47-year old Justin Frazell of Mansfield was charged Monday with one misdemeanor count of indecent assault, according to the Dallas Morning News. Details…… MORE
Pardon Request Submitted For George Floyd In 2004 Texas Case
HOUSTON (AP) – A posthumous pardon request has been submitted to Texas officials on behalf of George Floyd for a 2004 drug arrest that was done by a now indicted ex-Houston police officer whose case history is under scrutiny following a deadly drug raid. Before his death last year at the hands of a now…… MORE
Few Storms Today, More, Heavier Storms Wednesday
Today, Cloudy, WIndy, Humid, Spotty PM showers/storms, 80/70, Winds S15-20G Wednesday, Rain, Tstorms increasing, Severe Wx possible, 81 / 63, Winds S15-20 Thursday, Rain and Tstorms tapering off early, Clearing, Windy, Cooler, 75 / 57, Winds N20-25G Friday, Sunny, Breezy, 73 / 56 Saturday / Sunday, Sunny to PtCldy, Breezy, 80-85 / 60-65… MORE