Texans have poured tens of millions of dollars into the Rebuild Texas Fund for Hurricane Harvey survivors. WFAA reports contributions are still being counted from a blockbuster Texas Strong concert and telethon Friday night in Austin starring Willie Nelson, Paul Simon, James Taylor and Bonnie Raitt. Also appearing on the show were celebrity Texans Renee…… MORE
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Illegal hurricane evacuees fear U.S. immigration authorities
By Elliot Spagat | AP September 20 HOUSTON — Immigrants came from across Houston to a Baptist church gymnasium and stacked dollies with boxes of cereal, orange juice and household necessities like cleaning bleach.For many of them, the church was the safest place to seek relief after Harvey devastated Houston and left thousands of immigrants fearful of turning to…… MORE
Texas leaders discuss ways to reduce flood destruction from future storms
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — While the hard work of repairing lives disrupted by Hurricane Harvey is barely underway Texas leaders are trying to prepare for future natural disasters. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has put together a joint committee to investigate implementation of a system of gates and barriers along the Gulf coast to prevent storm…… MORE
Missing Teen in Fort Worth
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – A teen is missing in Fort Worth. 16 year-old Brianna Kuhlmann is 4’11”, approximately 120 lbs., has blond hair and hazel eyes according to Officer Daniel Segura of Fort Worth Police Department. “She has not been seen or heard from since September 2nd at about 3 am,” Segura said. “She was…… MORE
Insurance drones assessing Harvey damage to South Texas homes
WINDSOR, Conn. (AP) – Insurance adjusters are bringing more drones with them than ever before as they head to Texas to assess the damage from Harvey. Companies are using the drones on a much larger scale to record images, save time and spare human adjusters from venturing into potentially unsafe areas. Insurers have increased their…… MORE
Dallas Mayor Hails Judge’s Decision Blocking Anti-Sanctuary Cities Bill
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings says he’s pleased a federal judge has temporarily blocked most of Texas’ tough new “sanctuary cities” law. The law would allow police to inquire about people’s immigration status during routine interactions such as traffic stops. Opponents call the measure, which sailed through the Republican-controlled Legislature, a “show your papers”…… MORE
Houston Texans Will Practice At The Star Due to Harvey
Frisco (WBAP/KLIF) The Houston Texans will hold practice at The Star in Frisco today, due to the flooding from Hurricane Harvey. The team flew to Dallas from New Orleans last night, because it was too dangerous to return to Houston. The team posted a statement on twitter saying, “The team will return to Houston as…… MORE
University of Texas sued over removal of Confederate statues in Austin
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — The University of Texas is being sued by the Sons of Confederate Veterans over the removal of four statues at UT Austin. The lawsuit charges the statues were illegally taken down under cover of darkness one week after the violence in Charlottesville, Va. UT President Greg Fenves said it was done…… MORE
NFL players union appeals suspension of Cowboys star running back
NEW YORK (AP) – The NFL Players Association has appealed Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott’s six-game suspension over the league’s conclusion that its 2016 rushing leader injured his former girlfriend in three separate incidents last summer. The union said Tuesday it will represent Elliott “to ensure that the NFL is held to its obligation…… MORE
Flooding in East Dallas
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