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Judge Determines “Actual Innocence” in Overturned Murder Convictions of Two Men

Judge Determines “Actual Innocence” in Overturned Murder Convictions of Two Men

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County Criminal District Attorney John Creuzot and the Office’s Conviction Integrity Unit moved Friday to dismiss the cases of Stanley Mozee and Dennis Allen on the basis of actual innocence, whose murder convictions were formerly reversed by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in January, 2018. The motions were presented to State…MORE

New Tariffs Imposed on Chinese Imports

New Tariffs Imposed on Chinese Imports

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says trade talks between China and the U.S. are continuing in a “very congenial manner” despite new tariffs the U.S. imposed Friday on $200 billion in Chinese imports. Trump tweeted Friday that the increased tariffs will bring in “FAR MORE wealth” to the United States, although a study by…MORE

Pentagon Shifting $1.5 Billion to Border Wall Construction

Pentagon Shifting $1.5 Billion to Border Wall Construction

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Pentagon says it is reallocating $1.5 billion to help pay for construction of 80 miles of wall at the U.S.-Mexican border. The money is being drawn from savings in numerous defense programs, including one that supports the Afghan army and other security forces. The Pentagon in March had transferred $1 billion…MORE

Texas Gas Prices Drop for the First Time in 14 Weeks

Texas Gas Prices Drop for the First Time in 14 Weeks

TEXAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Texans saw some relief at the pump this week as gas prices dropped for the first time in 14 weeks. AAA Texas reports the average price in Texas is $2.59 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel which is three cents less than on this day last week and four cents…MORE

Austin: Critics Blast ‘Big Tobacco’ for Thwarting E-Cig, Vape Tax Bill

Austin: Critics Blast ‘Big Tobacco’ for Thwarting E-Cig, Vape Tax Bill

Austin, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A bill in the Texas house that would have taxed e-cigarettes and vaping products is dead after Governor Abbott called for 11th hour changes aimed at imposing taxes on vape makers. Abbott stepped in to call for taxes on makers of devices that help people quit smoking, at the urging of…MORE