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Second Degree Murder versus First Degree, and why police body cameras are so important....
10/30/2025

Second Degree Murder versus First Degree, and why police body cameras are so important....

Second Degree Murder versus First Degree, and why police body cameras are so important.

Family members say the verdict wasn't fair, but an attorney says it's something....
10/29/2025

Family members say the verdict wasn't fair, but an attorney says it's something....

Family members say the verdict wasn't fair, but an attorney says it's something.

Buscher: City and SPD "will continue to review our own policies and training to ensure every person is treated with dign...
10/29/2025

Buscher: City and SPD "will continue to review our own policies and training to ensure every person is treated with dignity and respect." Turner: "Justice has been served. Today's verdict shows that no one is above the law."...

Buscher: City and SPD "will continue to review our own policies and training to ensure every person is treated with dignity and respect." Turner: "Justice has been served. Today's verdict shows that no one is above the law."

Deputy convicted of lesser charge for killing Sonya Massey....
10/29/2025

Deputy convicted of lesser charge for killing Sonya Massey....

Deputy convicted of lesser charge for killing Sonya Massey.

10/29/2025

Reaction to the Sean Grayson conviction on Second Degree Murder charges.

10/29/2025

Guilty verdict update

The jury recaches a verdict....
10/29/2025

The jury recaches a verdict....

The jury recaches a verdict.

*** BREAKING NEWS ***A "GUILTY - MURDER 2nd DEGREE" verdict has been reached in the Sean Grayson Trial.Stay tuned, as mo...
10/29/2025

*** BREAKING NEWS ***

A "GUILTY - MURDER 2nd DEGREE" verdict has been reached in the Sean Grayson Trial.

Stay tuned, as more details will be forthcoming as soon as they are available.

10/29/2025

A verdict has been reached in the Sean Grayson trial. Stand by for further details. Follow CapitolCityNow.com, WTAX, and our page for more.

House floats untested idea in response to unpopular Senate-passed bill....
10/29/2025

House floats untested idea in response to unpopular Senate-passed bill....

House floats untested idea in response to unpopular Senate-passed bill.

Texas Republicans set off a mid-decade redistricting to guard against anticipated 2026 losses....
10/29/2025

Texas Republicans set off a mid-decade redistricting to guard against anticipated 2026 losses....

Texas Republicans set off a mid-decade redistricting to guard against anticipated 2026 losses.

Conley: Thoughts and prayers. Pacha: No, thanks....
10/29/2025

Conley: Thoughts and prayers. Pacha: No, thanks....

Conley: Thoughts and prayers. Pacha: No, thanks.

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