Westwood One (WBAP/KLIF) – Hurricane Laura made landfall overnight in southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border as a menacing Category 4 storm. It has since been downgraded to a Category Three storm. Meteorologist Chad Myers reports high winds have been pushing ocean waters up into the rivers of Louisiana. The storm’s power has raised fears…… MORE
Nursing Homes Juggle Hurricane Evacuations Amid Virus Fears
Dozens of nursing homes evacuated their residents as Hurricane Laura bore down Wednesday, but many others with a choice just stayed put, concluding the risk of breaking their coronavirus lockdowns could be more deadly than the storm. “It is always best if you can remain in an environment that is familiar,” said Charles Solomon, who…… MORE
POTUS Makes Surprise Visit After Pence’s Speech; Trump to Formally Accept GOP Nomination Tonight
WASHINGTON-AP (WBAP/KLIF) – President Donald Trump made a surprise appearance at Baltimore’s Fort McHenry following Vice President Mike Pence‘s speech at the Republican National Convention. The president, first lady, Pence and Pence’s wife stood on stage with their hands over their hearts as country music star Trace Adkins performed “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Trump didn’t make…… MORE
BBB, AG Ken Paxton Warns Texans of Price Gouging and Scams in Wake of Hurricane Laura
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The Better Business Bureau and Attorney General Ken Paxton are warning Texans to watch out for scams and price gouging in the wake of Hurricane Laura. Paxton warned that state law prohibits price gouging during a declared disaster. “I urge all Texans to be cautious of dishonest individuals looking to scam vulnerable citizens,”…… MORE
Hurricane Laura Evacuees Arrive in North Texas
As Hurricane Laura wreaks havoc on Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast, hundreds of thousands of locals are evacuating. Texas has several evacuation reception centers set up for people seeking safety, including sites in Mesquite and Ennis. The Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio areas are all welcoming evacuees with food and water. Tammy Washington and her family left…… MORE
Governor Abbott says Texas is Prepared for Hurricane Laura Response
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott said Wednesday that the the State of Texas has deployed 400 buses, 38 aircraft, 82 boats, 202 high-profile vehicles, and 60 ambulances to help with recovery from Hurricane Laura. Governor Abbott stressed that power outages are likely through Thursday, and urged Texans to avoid bringing generators into their homes due to…… MORE
WATCH: Live Look of Galveston Sea Wall as Hurricane Laura Approaches
GALVESTON (WBAP/KLIF)- Live Look of the Galveston Sea Wall as Hurricane Laura approaches the coast: [WFAA FEED]… MORE
Fort Worth Council Rejects Affordable Housing Project
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Affordable housing will not be headed to a popular neighborhood near downtown Fort Worth. The Fort Worth City Council on Tuesday voted 3-6 to reject zoning for the development Azalea West in Linwood. The 80-unit complex was to be built near the West 7th entertainment district. Neighborhood residents were complaining that the…… MORE
Military Community, Past and Present, Invited to Dallas Virtual Career Fair for Veterans
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Members of the military community, past and present, are invited to participate in the Dallas Virtual Career Fair for Veterans. Thursday’s free event is being hosted by DAV and RecruitMilitary and is also open to military spouses and their dependents. The fair will feature jobs from a myriad of industries including distribution,…… MORE
‘Fighting for you’: First Lady Makes Her Case for Trump Vote
WASHINGTON (AP) – First lady Melania Trump has cast her husband as the best hope for America’s future in a Rose Garden address. President Donald Trump turned to family, farmers and the trappings of the presidency Tuesday on the second night of the scaled-down Republican National Convention. Trump himself pardoned a reformed felon, used the…… MORE
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