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Proud Boys Charged With Seditious Conspiracy in Capitol Riot

Proud Boys Charged With Seditious Conspiracy in Capitol Riot

Associated Press The former top leader of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group and other members have been charged with seditious conspiracy for what federal prosecutors say was a coordinated attack on the U.S. Capitol to stop Congress from certifying President Joe Biden’s 2020 electoral victory. Henry “Enrique” Tarrio, the former Proud Boys chairman, and…MORE

Texas Law Enforcement Cracking Down on Speeding During “Operation Slowdown”

Texas Law Enforcement Cracking Down on Speeding During “Operation Slowdown”

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Texas Department of Public Safety is hoping its latest effort to crack down on speeding drivers will help curb the growing number of annual fatalities. According to TX-DOT, there more than 163,000 speed-related crashes in 2021 and 1,532 of them were fatal. The initiative is called “Operation Slowdown.” TX-DOT…MORE

Uvalde County Opens Resiliency Center

Uvalde County Opens Resiliency Center

UVALDE (WBAP/KLIF) – Uvalde County officials are opening a temporary facility for the newly created Uvalde Together Resiliency Center on Monday, to begin providing long-term support services for the community. Operated initially by the local district attorney’s office, the Center will offer ongoing mental health resources and other assistance provided by state agencies and local…MORE

Tarrant County Deputy Suffers Medical Emergency on the Job

Tarrant County Deputy Suffers Medical Emergency on the Job

Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its own. According to the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 5 p.m. on Sunday, a Deputy suffered a medical emergency while on a call. Life-saving measures were conducted on scene and he was taken to Harris Hospital in…MORE