Man gets 12 years in case that tested broad search warrants
A Virginia man has been sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison on federal bank robbery charges in a case that tested the constitutionality of broad search warrants that use Google location history to identify people near the scene of a crime.
400,000 Texas homes and businesses could lose power over financial dispute between energy companies
Vistra Corp. asked the Railroad Commission of Texas to prevent Energy Transfer LP from cutting off fuel to five of its power plants on Monday. Vistra said the power supply to at least 400,000 homes and businesses could be impacted.
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Election in 2021 might not be getting the fanfare of last year or what 2022 will bring, but there is one important race many political observers are watching that could set a tone for whatโs to come in 2022.
DFW Football: Week 9 Thursday Quick Looks
For this week, we reached out to each team's head coach to get what was most important for their respective team to focus on this week (not all coaches responded by publishing time). Plano West, however, is off to a surprising 2-1 start under first-year head coach Tyler Soukup. Plano West head coach Tyler Soukup said this main focus: "We have to continue to play tough defense and rush the football with success." Ryan head coach Dave Henigan said the main focus: "We just need to get better and focus on ourselves. Burleson head coach Jon Kita said the main focus: "Don't focus on winning Focus on doing our job one play at a time."
DFW Football: Week 7 Thursday Quick Looks
Carroll's Quinn Ewers and Rockwall's Braedyn Locke are dynamic passers with strong arms, quick wits and high trust in their receivers. Still the defense has only given up 30 points on the year and will need that defense to try to slow down a strong Rider team. Denton Braswell vs. Richardson PearceBraswell picked up the program's first win as a 6A school with an overtime thriller last week against Keller. McKinney did lose last week to Marcus, so it's looking for a bounceback win this week. 2020 PROGNOSTICATION SEASONAnother great week for me last week, going 11-1 with the lone loss being Euless Trinity falling at home to Prosper.
Geofence warrants to be tested in Virginia bank robbery case
This aerial drone photo shows the Call Federal Credit Union building, front, Tuesday June 16, 2020, in Midlothian, Va. Police were able to obtain geofence search warrants, a tool being increasingly used by law enforcement. The warrant sought location histories kept by Google of cellphones and other devices used within 150 meters (500 feet) of the bank. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
UIL Will Not Award Lone Star Cup, Releases Final Standings
AUSTIN, Texas The University Interscholastic League (UIL) has released standings for the Lone Star Cup through March 13, 2020. Due to the cancellation of UIL spring events, the Lone Star Cup will not be awarded for the 2019-20 school year. As a result, many activities that earn points toward the UIL Lone Star Cup were not completed. The UIL Lone Star Cup recognizes the top high school in each UIL conference based on overall team achievement in sanctioned academic, athletic and music championships. Below are the Top 25 UIL Lone Star Cup standings for the 2019-20 school year.
UIL Will Not Award Lone Star Cup, Releases Final Standings
AUSTIN, Texas The University Interscholastic League (UIL) has released standings for the Lone Star Cup through March 13, 2020. Due to the cancellation of UIL spring events, the Lone Star Cup will not be awarded for the 2019-20 school year. As a result, many activities that earn points toward the UIL Lone Star Cup were not completed. The UIL Lone Star Cup recognizes the top high school in each UIL conference based on overall team achievement in sanctioned academic, athletic and music championships. Below are the Top 25 UIL Lone Star Cup standings for the 2019-20 school year.