FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean has a date for his appeal hearing. He was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to almost twelve years in prison in December 2022 for the fatal shooting of Atatiana Jefferson while on duty. Dean and his partner were responding to a call…… MORE
Joe Manchin Will Not Seek Re-election
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia says he won’t seek reelection in 2024, giving Republicans a prime opportunity to pick up a seat in the heavily GOP state. The 75-year-old Manchin revealed the news Thursday in a statement, saying he had made the decision “after months of deliberation and long…… MORE
Authorities Investigating Potentially ‘Hazardous Substance’ Sent to Texas AG’s Office
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Austin Fire Department’s Special Operations crews, Travis County EMS and the Texas Department of Public Safety are investigating a potentially hazardous substance sent to the Texas Attorney General’s Office Thursday morning. Staffers at the office, located at the William P. Clements Jr. State Building, received an envelope containing a…… MORE
8 Killed in Suspected Human Smuggling Crash in Southwest Texas
ZAVALA COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Eight people were killed when a suspected human smuggler crashed head on into an oncoming car during a police chase in Southwest Texas early Wednesday morning. The Zavala County Sheriff’s Office said the 21-year-old Houston native was carrying five migrants, when the car passed a semi truck in a…… MORE
Hollywood Actors Strike is Over as Union Reaches Tentative Deal With Studios
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood’s actors union has reached a tentative deal with studios to end its strike. The contract agreement reached Wednesday still must be approved by the union’s board and its members, but the deal brings an end to the months of labor strife that has hobbled production in Hollywood. The union says…… MORE