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Judge denies request by Cowboys’ La’el Collins to halt suspension

Judge denies request by Cowboys’ La’el Collins to halt suspension

SHERMAN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge has denied a request by Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman La’el Collins for an injunction that would have halted his five-game suspension with one game remaining. U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant suggested in his ruling issued Tuesday that the NFL suspended Collins in violation of the league’s collective bargaining…MORE

Hood County Elections Chief Resigns Amid Pressure from Trump Loyalists

Hood County Elections Chief Resigns Amid Pressure from Trump Loyalists

Hood County, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The elections administrator for Hood County has resigned amid pressure from Trump loyalists to oust her, according to the Texas Tribune. The effort against Michele Carew over the past few months happened even though the former president won the county by a landslide in 2020. Carew, an election administrator with…MORE

FDA Authorizes 1st E-Cigarette, Cites Benefits For Smokers

FDA Authorizes 1st E-Cigarette, Cites Benefits For Smokers

WASHINGTON (AP) – For the first time, U.S. heath officials have authorized an electronic cigarette, saying the R.J. Reynolds vaping device can benefit adult smokers. The Food and Drug Administration said data submitted by the company showed its Vuse e-cigarette helped smokers significantly cut back their use of cigarettes. Tuesday’s action is part of a…MORE

Texas Man Sentenced in January 6th Breach of the Capitol

Texas Man Sentenced in January 6th Breach of the Capitol

(WBAP/KLIF) — A Texas man gets his sentence for participating in the January 6th breech of the U.S. Capitol. U.S. District Court Judge Trevor McFadden sentenced 53 year old Eliel Rosa to 12 months probation. The Midland man was originally charged with 5 counts, including a felony charge of obstruction which carries a penalty of…MORE