DALLAS (AP) – The Texas Department of Public Safety said troopers fatally shot a driver who pulled a handgun on them after fleeing a traffic stop in Dallas. DPS said two troopers tried to stop the driver for a traffic violation on Saturday night but the driver fled. DPS said that about five minutes later,…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Trump administration is aggressively pursuing economic sanctions as a primary foreign policy tool to an extent unseen in decades, or perhaps ever. Many are questioning the results even as officials insist the penalties are achieving their aims. At the same time, the administration is trying to reduce greatly the amount of…… MORE
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas state officials say at least 20 government agencies throughout the state have been attacked by hackers. They describe the onslaught as a “coordinated ransomware attack.” Several state agencies combined their efforts to respond, including the Division of Emergency Management, and the Texas Military Department. The state has not said exactly what…… MORE
DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – A Dallas veterinarian warns deadly blue green algae, blamed for dogs dying very quickly in both Austin and Oklahoma, may have already killed or be killing pets in North Texas, as affected pets are often presented dead or near death, and tests are usually not done to determine the cause of…… MORE
DALLAS – The NBC Network’s annual “Clear the Shelters” national event was held Saturday, with most shelters and pounds offering every pet under their roof at zero cost. The event this year found homes for 85,000 pets; mostly dogs and cats. 67 North Texas shelters took part, with the Humane Society of North Texas alone…… MORE