Longtime Parker County Sheriff Larry Fowler passed away Saturday at the age of 82. Larry Fowler, who was elected sheriff in 2004, died Saturday while surrounded by his family. Fowler spent his entire career in law enforcement in Parker and Tarrant counties starting in 1965 with the Weatherford Police Department. He then began a 24-year…… MORE
Radio Host Russ Martin Found Dead in his Frisco Home
FRISCO, TX – The Frisco Police Department is investigating the death of Frisco resident and DFW area radio show host, Russ Martin, who was found unresponsive in his home just after midnight Saturday morning. Frisco Police responded to an unresponsive person call at a residence. A friend of Mr. Martin had come to check on…… MORE
Yale & University of Texas Among Colleges Accused of Discrimination in Federal Lawsuit
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) – An organization that alleges Yale University discriminates against Asian-American and white applicants has filed a federal lawsuit against the school. The complaint filed Thursday by Students for Fair Admissions alleges Yale improperly uses race as a determining factor when deciding who to admit in an effort to ensure a racially…… MORE
The Fallout Continues Over Forced Blackouts in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The head of a major Texas energy corporation says forced blackouts that left 4 million customers without electricity also unplugged plants that could have generated more power as the state’s grid was at the breaking point. Texas lawmakers on Thursday began public hearings on the crisis that led to one of…… MORE
Georgia Seeking to Increase Penalties For Hazing
ATLANTA (AP) – Georgia lawmakers are seeking to increase penalties for hazing, seeking to honor a Georgia teen who died from alcohol poisoning in 2017 at a Louisiana State University fraternity. The Georgia Senate voted 47-0 Friday for Senate Bill 85, which would make forcing people to participate in hazing a felony when someone is…… MORE