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Would-be Presidential assassin sentenced to prison

Would-be Presidential assassin sentenced to prison

Dallas (AP) – A 36 year old Dallas man has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for threatening to assassinate President Donald Trump. Prosecutors said Mickael Gedlu, who was sentenced Friday, pleaded guilty in December to making threats against Trump. According to court papers, Gedlu admitted he threatened Trump’s life on social media,…MORE

Covid 19 Numbers Still Climbing in North Texas

Covid 19 Numbers Still Climbing in North Texas

DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – North Texas county numbers for positive infections related to Covid 19 continued to rise Saturday. Dallas County reports four new deaths as of Saturday, 75 new cases, 2,209 cases to date, leading the area in infections. Tarrant County reports 130 new cases; four new deaths, and a to-date total of 1836…MORE

Federal prosecutors go after phony COVID-19 cure

Federal prosecutors go after phony COVID-19 cure

Dallas (AP) – Federal prosecutors have obtained a permanent injunction against a Dallas-based wellness center that had been marketing a purported “ozone therapy” as a treatment for the illness caused by the coronavirus. A federal judge issued the order Friday against the Purity Health and Wellness Center, and one of its principals, Jean Juanita Allen.…MORE

First lady sends gifts to hospitals

First lady sends gifts to hospitals

Washington (AP) – First Lady Melania Trump is sending blankets, caps, and other gifts to hospitals in 10 states, including some hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic. The gifts are for use by medical staff and children who are patients. The White House says the packages were shipped Thursday to unidentified hospitals in Texas, New…MORE

Egg producer accused of price gouging

Egg producer accused of price gouging

Austin (AP) – Texas’ attorney general has accused the nation’s largest egg producer of price gouging during the coronavirus pandemic. A lawsuit filed by Attorney General Ken Paxton alleges that Cal-Maine Foods raised generic egg prices by 300% even though the pandemic hasn’t disrupted its supply chain. . Texas is seeking more than $100,000 in…MORE