AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas man who agreed to surrender on charges for taking part in the U.S. Capitol riot fired a gun toward sheriff’s deputies who went to his house later that day in response to a welfare call, federal prosecutors said Thursday. Nathan Donald Pelham, 40, allegedly fired the shots from his rural home…… MORE
Airport Worker Killed At Austin’s Airport
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – An American Airlines employee was killed Thursday afternoon at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Austin Police say their preliminary investigation shows the unidentified worker drove a ground service vehicle into a jet bridge at the terminal where the airliners park. He was killed in the impact. The Austin Police Department’s Vehicular Homicide Unit…… MORE
Life Sentence For DWI
Weatherford (WBAP/KLIF) – A Weatherford resident has been sentenced to life in prison for Driving While Intoxicated. 50 year old Christopher Stanford was arrested for DWI in August, 2022. He pleaded guilty, then said he wanted a jury to determine his sentence. The jury sentenced him to Life. Stanford had been arrested, and convicted, of…… MORE
Biden to Announce Re-election Bid Next Week
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden will formally announce his 2024 reelection campaign as soon as next week. That’s according to three people who have been briefed on the discussions and spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations. They say they’re not aware a final decision on timing…… MORE
Governor Visits Fort Worth Promoting School Choice
(WBAP/KLIF) — The battle over school choice continues at the 88th Legislative Session in Austin. Opponents of education savings accounts and school vouchers fear public schools will lose essential funding, while proponents want the ability to choose their children’s school. On Wednesday, Governor Greg Abbott and Bishop Michael Olson of the Fort Worth Catholic Diocese…… MORE