HOUSTON (AP) — Texas’ largest county jail was under renewed scrutiny on Wednesday following the reported sexual assault of a female sergeant and a recent state inspection that found a lack of sufficient staffing has “contributed to the heightened level of tension and inmate hostility.” A five-page report by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards…… MORE
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Sunday Will Be Best Opportunity To See Comet Leonard
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Astronomers say the best chance north Texas residents will have to see Comet Leonard will be this weekend. The comet will be closest to Earth on December 12. Leonard is already visible, but after Sunday it will be dimming, and probably not visible to the naked eye by the end of the…… MORE
Another Accused January 6th Rioter Arrested
Keller (WBAP/KLIF) – A Keller man who boasted on Facebook that he romped through the U.S. Capitol building with a beer in his hand during the insurrection riot was arrested Wednesday. Thomas Conover is the 20th north Texas resident to be charged in connection with the January 6 uprising. His Facebook postings showed him in…… MORE
Dallas Is Settling A Seven Figure Lawsuit
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The city of Dallas has agreed to pay $1 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit. The family of Juan Segovia sued six months ago claiming the city violated his civil rights by leaving him alone in a cell without checking on him after he had been arrested for drunkenness. The city…… MORE