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Richardson Police Chief Announces Retirement after 50 Years of Service in DFW

Richardson Police Chief Announces Retirement after 50 Years of Service in DFW

RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF) – After more than 26 years of service with the Richardson Police Department, Police Chief Jim Spivey has announced his plans to retire May 31, 2021. “I have been honored to serve the citizens of Richardson with this great organization of men and women dedicated to public safety” said Spivey. “I am proud of…MORE

Nissan Recalling 854,000 Sentra Cars Due to Faulty Brake Light

Nissan Recalling 854,000 Sentra Cars Due to Faulty Brake Light

DETROIT (AP) – Nissan is recalling more than 854,000 cars in the United States and Canada because the brake lights might not come on when the driver presses on the pedal. The recall covers certain Sentra compacts from the 2016 through 2019 model years, including more than 807,000 in the U.S. Nissan said the silicon…MORE

Some NTX Fitness Centers Plan Maskless, 100% Reopenings

Some NTX Fitness Centers Plan Maskless, 100% Reopenings

Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Big fitness centers chains in the Dallas plan to open at 100% capacity, and nix their mask requirements tomorrow; while some others will continue with COVID safety requirements. Gold’s Gym and Life Time will only require masks and regular temperature checks for their workers. Guests will be “encouraged” to wear masks…MORE

Continued Fallout from Last Month’s Winter Storm

Continued Fallout from Last Month’s Winter Storm

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Another Texas utility regulator appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott resigned Monday following the deadly February blackouts that left millions of people without electricity or heat for days. The state’s Public Utility Commission said in a terse statement that Commissioner Sherry Botkin was stepping down immediately. She is the second commissioner to…MORE

Twitter Sues Texas AG, Claiming Retaliation for Trump Ban

Twitter Sues Texas AG, Claiming Retaliation for Trump Ban

DALLAS (AP) – Twitter has filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The social media company claims the Republican used his office to retaliate against it for banning the account of former President Donald Trump following the riot at the U.S. Capitol.   Days after the deadly January riot, Paxton announced an investigation into…MORE