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Rittenhouse Due in Court in Wisconsin for Preliminary Hearing

Rittenhouse Due in Court in Wisconsin for Preliminary Hearing

KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — A 17-year-old from Illinois accused of killing two men during an August protest in Wisconsin was due in court Thursday for a preliminary hearing in the case. Kyle Rittenhouse, of Antioch, is also charged in the wounding of a third person on Aug. 25 during a night of unrest in Kenosha…MORE

Congress Haggles Over New COVID Relief Bill; Houston Approves $1200 COVID Aid Checks

Congress Haggles Over New COVID Relief Bill; Houston Approves $1200 COVID Aid Checks

HOUSTON (AP) – The Houston City Council has approved a relief fund that will provide thousands of residents struggling financially during the coronavirus pandemic with a one-time $1,200 payment that can be used for rent, food or other needs. The program, approved on Wednesday and to be paid for by nearly $30 million in federal…MORE

Austin Mayor Vacationed In Mexico While Urging People to Stay Home

Austin Mayor Vacationed In Mexico While Urging People to Stay Home

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Austin Mayor Steve Adler went on vacation to Mexico with family in November as he urged people to stay home amid worsening coronavirus caseloads in Texas, at one point recording a video during the trip in which he told residents back home that now was “not the time to relax.” The…MORE

Collin County Detention Officer Dies after Contracting COVID-19

Collin County Detention Officer Dies after Contracting COVID-19

MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – The Collin County law enforcement community is mourning the loss of one of its own. According to the Collin County Sheriff’s Office, Collin County Detention Officer Joseph Quillen, Jr., died Tuesday morning after contracting the COVID-19 virus. Officer Quillen was a 6-year U.S. Navy veteran, served as a detention officer in Collin County…MORE