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Former North Texas Officer Accused of Killing an Unarmed Black Man

Former North Texas Officer Accused of Killing an Unarmed Black Man

(WBAP/KLIF) — Former Wolfe City police officer Shaun Lucas faces murder in the shooting death of an unarmed black man. Opening statements began, Tuesday, in the trial of Shaun Lucas who is charged with murder. Lucas was arrested in October of 2020 after he shot and killed Jonathan Price. Lucas claims price refused 20 verbal…MORE

Ken Starr, Whose Probe Led to Clinton Impeachment, Dies

Ken Starr, Whose Probe Led to Clinton Impeachment, Dies

WASHINGTON (AP) – Ken Starr, a former federal appellate judge and a prominent attorney whose criminal investigation of Bill Clinton led to the president’s impeachment, died Tuesday at age 76, his family says. In a probe that lasted five years, Starr looked into fraudulent real estate deals involving a long-time Clinton associate, delved into the…MORE

Markets Shudder on Dashed Inflation Hopes; Dow Falls 1,250

Markets Shudder on Dashed Inflation Hopes; Dow Falls 1,250

NEW YORK (AP) – The stock market fell the most since June 2020 following Wall Street’s humbling realization that inflation is not slowing as much as hoped. The Dow lost more than 1,250 points and the S&P 500 sank 4.3%. A hotter-than-expected report on inflation Tuesday has traders bracing for the Federal Reserve to ultimately…MORE

Dallas Committee on Retaining Pro Sports Teams Holds First Meeting

Dallas Committee on Retaining Pro Sports Teams Holds First Meeting

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Dallas is becoming more aggressive when it comes to professional sports. During the first ever meeting of the Dallas City Council Ad-Hoc Committee on recruiting and retaining pro sports teams, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson didn’t hesitate to identify the issue. “The City of Arlington, the City of Frisco, the…MORE

Home School Enrollment is up in Texas, but COVID isn’t the Sole Reason

Home School Enrollment is up in Texas, but COVID isn’t the Sole Reason

(WBAP/KLIF) – According to the most recent data released by the Texas Education Agency, withdrawals from public school to homeschool in the spring of 2021 were 40% up over the prior year. The Texas Home School Coalition said this week that it fielded 1,702 inquiries from new homeschoolers this past August. That is below the…MORE