Category Archives: 24/7 Newsroom News

Russia: Lawyers for Baylor Alum Brittney Griner Appeal Her 9-Year Prison Sentence

Russia: Lawyers for Baylor Alum Brittney Griner Appeal Her 9-Year Prison Sentence

Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) – Russian news agencies reported that lawyers for American basketball star Brittney Griner have filed an appeal of her nine-year Russian prison sentence for drug possession. The appeal comes as the U.S. and Russia are holding talks that could lead to a high-profile prisoner swap. Griner is an eight-time all-star center…MORE

A 2nd Congressional Delegation Visits Taiwan; China Announces More Military Drills

A 2nd Congressional Delegation Visits Taiwan; China Announces More Military Drills

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A delegation of American lawmakers arrived in Taiwan on Sunday, just 12 days after a visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that prompted China to launch days of threatening military drills around the self-governing island that Beijing says must come under its control. The five-member delegation, led by Democratic Sen. Ed Markey…MORE

Monday: Afternoon highs & heat indices in the 90s & triple digits.

Monday: Afternoon highs & heat indices in the 90s & triple digits.

Mostly clear skies and southerly winds around 5-15 mph will prevail during the afternoon hours. Monday Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday Mostly…MORE

Texas Wildfires; Central Texas Hard Hit This Year

Texas Wildfires; Central Texas Hard Hit This Year

(Texas A&M Forest Service) – WBAP/KLIF – Texas A & M Forest Service officials warn 2022 is shaping up to be the most destructive fire season since 2011.Central Texas is particularly hard hit this year; 988 fires there, and statewide, 6900 fires statewide so far, charring 699-thousand acres. A small wildfire in hard-hit Bastrop County…MORE