Crosby (WBAP/KLIF) – Two explosions were reported early Thursday morning at the Arkema chemical plant in Crosby, about 20 miles north east of Houston. The plant produces organic peroxides, and the chemicals it uses must be kept cold for safety. However the facility had to be abandoned when more than 40 inches of rain flooded it,…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2017
Pet Shelters Set Up Inside Dallas and Fort Worth Evacuee Shelters
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — People aren’t the only ones being taken care of at hurricane shelters in North Texas. The American Kennel Club has set up a trailer in both the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas and the Wilkerson Facility shelter in Fort Worth for rescued pets. “We know the pets are stressed…… MORE
Some North Texas Gas Stations Are Running Low on Fuel in Tropical Storm Harvey’s Wake
NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Some gas stations across North Texas are experiencing a fuel shortage in the wake of Tropical Storm Harvey. AAA’s Daniel Armbruster said technically there isn’t a shortage of supply, it’s just that crews aren’t able to gain access to the reserves along the coast. “The refineries are off line. There’s…… MORE
Texan J.J. Watt Hoping to Raise Millions for Harvey relief
(WBAP/KLIF) – Houston Texans star J.J. Watt is hoping to raise ten million dollars for the people suffering from Hurricane Harvey. The defensive end has launched a fundraising effort and is giving credit to those helping instead of giving credit to himself. Watt’s efforts have already paid off. He’s already raised over $7 million for the…… MORE
Governor Abbott Gives Tropical Storm Harvey Update: “Worst Not Yet Over”
CORPUS CHRISTI (WBAP/KLIF News) – Governor Greg Abbott gave a brief update on Wednesday about the current situation in South Texas in the wake of Tropical Storm Harvey. At least 22 people have died and more than 8500 people have been rescued since Harvey made landfall last Friday. Abbott said while the rain in Houston has…… MORE
Dallas City Council Approves Emergency Funds for Hurricane Relief
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas City Council has approved $8 million for emergency funds that will be reimbursed by the state. $5 million was immediately approved with an additional $3 million approved at the discretion of the Mayor, upon recommendation of the City Manager. The City Council will not have to reconvene for $3 million more, but the Mayor…… MORE
FWPD Sending Officers to Assist with Hurricane Recovery
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The Fort Worth Police Department has deployed 100 officers to help South Texas residents affected by Hurricane Harvey. Police say the contingent, to be based in downtown Houston, will include an assistant chief, three lieutenants and 10 sergeants. The Texas Department of Public Safety will make assignments and determine shifts once the officers arrive…… MORE
Harvey horror: Shivering tot found clinging to drowned mom
BEAUMONT, Texas (AP) – Authorities found a shivering toddler clinging to the body of her drowned mother in a rain-swollen canal in Southeast Texas after the woman tried to carry her child to safety from Harvey’s floods. Capt. Brad Penisson of the fire-rescue department in Beaumont said the woman’s vehicle got stuck Tuesday afternoon in…… MORE
Day 2 of Zeke’s Appeal Hearing
NEW YORK (AP) – Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott’s appeal of his six-game suspension for domestic violence is headed for a second day with no timeline for completion of the hearing. The appeal before arbitrator Harold Henderson is held at an undisclosed location. The NFL suspended its 2016 rushing leader after concluding he was physically…… MORE
SMU, Baylor Offering Free Tickets and Meals to Storm Victims at Saturday Games
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — SMU and Baylor are offering free tickets to their home football games this weekend for South Texas storm evacuees. They’re also providing them with meal vouchers, which for SMU includes a free hot dog and soda. Baylor did not specifiy what comes with theirs. If you have been displaced or know…… MORE
