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127 Texas Businesses Accused of Price Gouging During Hurricane Harvey

127 Texas Businesses Accused of Price Gouging During Hurricane Harvey

AUSTIN  (WBAP/KLIF News) – 127 businesses in Texas have been accused of price gouging during the state of disaster declared for Hurricane Harvey. Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Consumer Protection Division said all of the cases involve consumer complaints against gas stations that allegedly charge $3.99 or higher for a gallon of unleaded gas or diesel. “At…MORE

Judge Blocks Enforcement of Trump’s Transgender Military Ban

Judge Blocks Enforcement of Trump’s Transgender Military Ban

(CNN) — A federal judge on Monday partially blocked enforcement of key provisions of President Donald Trump’s memorandum banning transgender people serving in the military. Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly blocked provisions of the memorandum concerning the enlistment and retention of transgender military service members, holding that the plaintiffs “have established that they will be injured by…MORE

2 Texas Lawn-Care Workers Who Died of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Identified

2 Texas Lawn-Care Workers Who Died of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Identified

LUCAS, Texas (AP) – Authorities have identified the father and son found dead inside their lawn-service van in northern Collin County earlier this week. Collin County sheriff’s Capt. Jim Moody identified the men Friday as 72-year-old Lyle John Powell and 49-year-old Ross John Powell. Moody says the two were working Wednesday in a neighborhood in Lucas, northeast…MORE

Tanger Outlets of Fort Worth Promises Boost to Local Economy

Tanger Outlets of Fort Worth Promises Boost to Local Economy

FORT WORTH  (WBAP/KLIF News) – North Texans who love to shop have a new destination in the Metroplex. The Tanger  Outlets of Fort Worth had its grand opening on Friday and the center offers patrons 75 upscale stores including Tommy Hilfiger, Restoration Hardware, Banana Republic and H&M to browse through. CEO Steve Tanger said the…MORE

Deep Ellum Sexual Assault Suspect Arrested

Deep Ellum Sexual Assault Suspect Arrested

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Dallas Police Department said an anonymous tip led to the arrest of the suspect in two sexual assaults in Deep Ellum. 36-year-old Jerly Patrick Graves Bailey Jr. was taken into custody less than a week after police released surveillance video of the suspect and his alleged victim to the public in hopes of finding…MORE

WATCH: Dallas Police Searching For Woman Accused of Drugging and Robbing Men

WATCH: Dallas Police Searching For Woman Accused of Drugging and Robbing Men

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Dallas Police Department is searching for a woman they believe is using the Uptown bar seen as her hunting ground. Investigators said the woman is going home with men from area bars, drugging them and then burglarizing their home. Daniel King is one of the woman’s victims and tells WFAA TV…MORE

President Trump Delays Release of Some JFK Files

President Trump Delays Release of Some JFK Files

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump is delaying the release of some files on the John Kennedy assassination that were due to come out today. He’s approved 2,800 other records for release. White House officials said Trump will state in a coming memo that he had “no choice” but to keep others secret because of national security concerns.…MORE

Cities Nationwide, Including DFW, to Participate in “Drug Take Back” Weekend

CARROLLTON  (WBAP/KLIF News) – President Trump is urging Americans to be aware of a growing opioid epidemic in America. The opioid crisis has been declared a public health emergency. This weekend, cities across the country, including the DFW Metroplex, will be holding “Drug Take Back” events. The City of Carrollton’s Cindy Arias said drop-off locations…MORE