Austin (AP) – As more sectors of the Texas economy re-open from the freeze of the coronavirus pandemic, a few dozen anti-government demonstrators rallied at the state Capitol in Austin to demand that all limitations be lifted. The weekend “Texas Freedom Rally” featured speakers who called for Texas to remain “open and free” and for…… MORE
Waco (AP) – Former U.S. Representative Allen West of Florida has been injured in a motorcycle crash near Waco. West’s Facebook page says the former congressman was airlifted to a Waco hospital where he is now in stable condition. West reportedly was riding his motorcycle when a car cut him off, causing him to collide…… MORE
Irving (WBAP/KLIF) – College athletes in the Big 12 Conference, and the SEC now have permission to return to their schools for voluntary workouts. Big 12 presidents and chancellors on Friday okayed the return of football players to their campuses on June 15 for conditioning and workouts. Their schools will have to abide by local…… MORE
Thackerville, OK (WBAP/KLIF) – The Winstar Casino just across the Red River in Oklahoma wants north Texas residents to know it will re-open Wednesday at 25% capacity. The tribe that runs it says preparations have been underway for weeks. Employees and vendors have been through safety training, and will be continuously monitored. Alterations were made…… MORE
Houston (AP) – A judge in Houston has criticized the Trump administration’s handling of detained immigrant children and families, ordering it to give the court detailed information about efforts to quickly release them in the wake of the coronavirus. On Friday, the judge ordered the U.S. government to better explain why it hasn’t released some…… MORE