Austin (AP) – Texas health officials report 3,346 newly reported coronavirus cases and 3,660 previous cases that had been unreported for a total increase of 7,006 cases. The Texas health department on Saturday reported 763,010 total cases and 15,992 deaths due to COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus. The department on Friday reported 756,004…… MORE
Suspect Arrested For Politically Motivated Assault
Denton (WBAP/KLIF) – Denton Police have arrested a suspect in a politically motivated assault. They say 44 year old Jason Lata sucker punched a protest demonstrator saturday afternoon at a Buc-ees on I-35E. The attack was recorded on several cell phones, and quickly circulated on social media. The recordings show a man in a MAGA…… MORE
The “I am Vanessa Guillen Act Rally” Scheduled in Albuquerque Saturday
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – New Mexico activists are scheduled to hold a rally to support a proposal that would change how active duty service members file sexual harassment and assault claims. The “I am Vanessa Guillen Act Rally” slated for Saturday in Albuquerque seeks to pressure the state’s congressional delegation to endorse the measure. Under…… MORE
Hundreds of Austin teachers pledge not to show up to teach
Austin (AP) – Hundreds of teachers in the Austin Independent School District have pledged not to return to classrooms Monday when schools re-open for in-person learning for up to 25% of its students. About 850 teachers said they will remain away out of concern for the threat of coronaviral infection to their students and themselves.…… MORE
Special Delivery En Route To International Space Station
Houston (AP) – A space station cargo ship is chasing after the International Space Station with a special food delivery. Northrop Grumman launched the shipment Friday night from Virginia. Stashed aboard the Cygnus capsule are radish seeds for growing, and a smorgasbord of fancy meats and cheeses for feasting. The delicacies include prosciutto, Genoa salami,…… MORE