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Biden Pardons Thousands For ‘Simple Possession’ of Marijuana

Biden Pardons Thousands For ‘Simple Possession’ of Marijuana

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana under federal law, as his administration takes a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug and addressing charging practices that disproportionately impact people of color. He is also calling on governors to issue similar pardons for those convicted of…MORE

Euless Police Looking for Man Accused of Threatening Elementary School

Euless Police Looking for Man Accused of Threatening Elementary School

EULESS (WBAP/KLIF) – Police in the mid-cities are looking for a man accused of threatening a local elementary school. According to Euless Police, a warrant is issued for 34-year-old Jerrekus Pendleton for felony Terroristic Threat. He’s said to have made a threat toward Oakwood Terrace Elementary. Euless Detectives continue their investigation and are asking anyone…MORE

Allen Brewery Owner Convicted on Multiple Counts in Fraud Case Linked to Murder

Allen Brewery Owner Convicted on Multiple Counts in Fraud Case Linked to Murder

ALLEN (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A federal jury on Wednesday convicted the owner of an Allen Brewery of multiple federal violations related to a ponzi scheme and a murder. Prosecutors said 50-year-old Keith Ashley, a former Allen nurse turned brewer and financial advisor, bilked clients of over $1 million starting in 2016. Jim Seegan of…MORE

Fort Worth City Manager Forced to Recuse Himself from Sundance Square-related Matters

Fort Worth City Manager Forced to Recuse Himself from Sundance Square-related Matters

Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – A conflict of interest controversy in Fort Worth has forced city manager David Cooke to recuse himself from all city business related to Sundance Square. In reaction to a trip Cooke and his wife took to Aspen, Colorado with Sundance’s owners last month, Mayor Mattie Parker and city council released a…MORE

Remains Found in Collin County Identified as Missing Dallas Women

Remains Found in Collin County Identified as Missing Dallas Women

North Texas (WBAP/KLIF) Police have identified remains found in Collin County as that of Mercedes Clements, a Dallas woman reported missing in 2020. Police found the skeletal remains back in February near Lavon Lake and Morning Dove Lane. Mecedes Clements’ remain were identified thought dental records by the Collin County medical examiners’ office. Clements was…MORE