PORT ARTHUR, Texas (AP) – An arrest warrant has been issued for a 24-year-old man who authorities say posted social media video of himself licking ice cream from a carton in Texas and returning it to a supermarket freezer. The warrant charges D’Adrien Anderson of criminal mischief, a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year…… MORE
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Texas Governor Expresses Concern About Private Gun Sales
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday raised concern about private firearm sales but didn’t commit to crack down on them or act on gun control issues following a meeting on ways to prevent mass shootings such as the El Paso attack that killed 22 people. While lawmakers are feeling pressure…… MORE
Newly Established ‘Texas Safety Commission’ Holds First Meeting in Wake of El Paso Shooting
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott held the first meeting of the Texas Safety Commission on Thursday at the Texas State Capitol. The Governor formed the panel in the wake of the mass shooting earlier this month at an El Paso Wal Mart. According to Police, the alleged shooter in the massacre was targeting Mexicans. “We…… MORE
El Paso Wal Mart to Reopen After Interior Renovations
EL PASO (AP) – Walmart says it will reopen its El Paso store where 22 people were killed in a mass shooting this month, but only after the entire interior of the store is rebuilt. Walmart spokesman Randy Hargrove says the project is expected to take three to four months. Hargrove says the project will…… MORE
McKinney-Based Raytheon Expanding Its Collin County Headquarters
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF News) – Raytheon is expanding its Collin County headquarters. The McKinney-based facility will boast 200,000 square feet and will pave the way for 500 new high-tech jobs. Mayor George Fuller said partnerships with companies like Ratheon that make growth possible. “We’re growing at record pace. We’re probably the third or fourth fastest growing city…… MORE