WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court is temporarily blocking an order that would lift pandemic-era restrictions on asylum seekers. But it is leaving open the prospect of lifting the restrictions by Wednesday. The order Monday by Chief Justice John Roberts comes as conservative states are pushing to keep limits on asylum seekers that were put…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott is directing the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles and Texas Department of Criminal Justice to investigate any lapses in the release and parole supervision of Nestor Hernandez and Zeric Jackson. Hernandez was wearing an ankle monitor when Police say he shot and killed two Methodist healthcare workers on…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – The House January 6th committee has unveiled a criminal referral for former President Donald Trump, citing evidence that it says merits prosecution by the Justice Department. Among the crimes the panel cited at its final public meeting Monday are obstruction of an official proceeding, aiding in an insurrection and conspiracy to defraud…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The jury in the trial for former Fort Worth Police Officer Aaron Dean began deliberating in the punishment phrase of the trial just before 10 a.m. on Monday. Dean was convicted of manslaughter last week in the 2019 killing of Atatiana Jefferson. On Monday, both sides gave closing arguments. The defense…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Monday that Boingo Wireless, Inc. will create a new office in Frisco, with plans for the location to become the company’s corporate headquarters. “With more corporate relocation and expansion projects than any other state, Texas remains the premier destination for companies looking to unleash their full economic potential,”…… MORE