Michigan judge loses docket after she’s recorded insulting gays and Black people

Oakland County Probate Judge Kathleen Ryan was removed from her docket on Aug. 27 for unspecified misconduct. PONTIAC, Mich. — A suburban Detroit judge is no longer handling cases after a court official turned over recordings of her making anti-gay insults and referring to Black people as lazy. Oakland County Probate Judge Kathleen Ryan was … Read more

Houston-area woman accuses former Texans QB Deshaun Watson of sexual assault in new lawsuit

According to the lawsuit filed Monday in Harris County, the woman is suing the Cleveland Browns quarterback for $1 million in damages. HOUSTON — Former Houston Texans Quarterback Deshaun Watson has been accused of sexual assault in a new civil lawsuit brought by a woman who alleges he forced himself on her four years ago. … Read more

State inspections go away for Texas drivers in less than 4 months: What you need to know

Those with cars registered in and around major Texas cities will still need to pass an emissions test. AUSTIN, Texas — The need for Texas drivers to get their annual state inspections is coming to an end. Starting Jan. 1, 2025, Texans won’t need state inspections on non-commercial vehicles before getting their registration. The Texas … Read more

Man suffering from ‘extensive’ burns after reportedly lighting himself on fire during argument

According to BPD witnesses say that the man was arguing with a woman when he became “irate” and began acting erratically. BEAUMONT, Texas — A 37-year-old man is reportedly in critical but stable condition after he lit himself on fire during an argument Saturday morning. The Beaumont Police Department received a call for family violence … Read more