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Judge Dismisses Contempt of Court Charges against Ft. Worth Mayor and Councilmember

Judge Dismisses Contempt of Court Charges against Ft. Worth Mayor and Councilmember

UPDATE: Judge George Gallagher Dismissed Contempt of Court Charges Wednesday against Ft. Worth Mayor Mattie Parker and Councilman Chris Nettles after the 2 apologized for releasing statements following the conviction of former Ft. Worth police officer Aaron Dean. Gallagher said case was a tragedy and “it is time for us to move on.” FORT WORTH…MORE

Richland Hills: 8-Year Old Allegedly Murdered by Grandfather [UPDATE]

Richland Hills: 8-Year Old Allegedly Murdered by Grandfather [UPDATE]

Richland HIlls, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – More details have been released about the tragic New Year’s Day stabbing death of an 8-year old boy in Richland Hills. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office has ruled that Brenym McDonald suffered “sharp force injuries to his neck and chest.” The death was ruled a homicide and the child’s…MORE

McCarthy Rejected for House Speaker with  GOP in Disarray

McCarthy Rejected for House Speaker with GOP in Disarray

UPDATE: House Republicans are plowing through the second day of the new Congress, with no clear off-ramp from their political chaos over electing a new speaker. Seeing no easy solution, they adjourned late Wednesday afternoon until evening. Republican leader Kevin McCarthy failed anew to win the House speakership in three votes, faring no better than…MORE

Bills’ Hamlin in Critical Condition After Collapse on Field

Bills’ Hamlin in Critical Condition After Collapse on Field

CINCINNATI (AP) — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field and was administered CPR before being driven away in an ambulance during Monday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The game was suspended after the injury. Hamlin collided with Bengals receiver Tee Higgins after a completion. He got to his feet, appeared to…MORE

Richland Hills: 65-Year Old Man Charged in Stabbing Death of his Grandson

Richland Hills: 65-Year Old Man Charged in Stabbing Death of his Grandson

Richland Hills (WBAP/KLIF) – A tragic New Year’s Day stabbing claimed the life of an 8-year old boy and police in Richland Hills have arrested the boy’s grandfather in connection with the child’s death. Police say it happened around 8am Sunday at a home on Labadie Drive, west of I-820. 65-year old Phillip Hughes was…MORE