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A Suspect in the Shooting of a Burleson Police Officer Arrested

A Suspect in the Shooting of a Burleson Police Officer Arrested

BURLESON, Texas (AP) – Authorities say a man suspected in the shooting of a Burleson police officer during a traffic stop early Wednesday has been arrested. The shooting happened at about 4:15 a.m. Wednesday about 45 miles southwest of Dallas. Police say the officer was taken to a Fort Worth hospital, where he was listed…MORE

Ex-Dallas Cop Fired After Murder Charges Wants his Job Back

Ex-Dallas Cop Fired After Murder Charges Wants his Job Back

DALLAS (AP) – A former Dallas police officer who was charged with murder then fired is trying to get his job back after a judge found there was no probable cause for his arrest. Bryan Riser’s lawyer says he filed a formal appeal of the dismissal even before prosecutors said they didn’t have enough evidence…MORE

State Not Seeing Drop in Vaccine Demand After J&J Pause

State Not Seeing Drop in Vaccine Demand After J&J Pause

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The State of Texas is not seeing a drop in demand for COVID-19 vaccine following the pause of the Johnson and Johnson COVID shot. As a matter of fact, State Infectious Disease Expert Imelda Garcia says demand is still great especially with the increased availability of doses. “More small providers, like pharmacies…MORE

PPE Manufacturing Company from New Mexico Opening its Largest Facility in Fort Worth

PPE Manufacturing Company from New Mexico Opening its Largest Facility in Fort Worth

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Rhino Health LLC, the only domestic manufacturer of nitrile rubber gloves, is expanding operations and opening its largest manufacturing facility in Fort Worth. The facility is a 400,000 square foot property in Majestic Fort Worth South Business Park, and will house approximately 10,000 square feet of office space for corporate functions as well as serve…MORE