CROSBY (AP) Aerial video shows another fire at a Houston-area chemical plant that lost power after Tropical Storm Harvey. Flames and smoke could be seen coming from the Arkema plant in Crosby Friday evening. The fire erupted after a container of organic peroxides exploded and caught fire early Thursday, sending acrid smoke into the air.…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Southern Baptists of Texas Convention is collecting five-gallon “care buckets” for the victims of Tropical Storm Harvey. Each bucket will contain items such as hygiene materials, a respirator and first-aid kit. The Mesquite Friendship Baptist Church’s Pastor Terry Turner is encouraging everyone to donate. He said he knows first hand…… MORE
BEAUMONT (WBAP/KLIF News) – Governor Greg Abbott gave an update on the current situation in South Texas in the wake of Tropical Storm Harvey Friday afternoon. So far, more than 8500 people have been rescued in the Houston area, which was the hardest hit, since Harvey made landfall last week and at least 47 people have…… MORE
BEDFORD (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Bedford Police Department said it detained a 16-year-old acquaintance of Kaytlynn Cargill in connection with her death on Friday. The department said it’s “met with and informed Kaytlynn’s family of the juvenile’s detention.” The teen was taken to the Tarrant County Juvenile Detention Facility in Fort Worth. 14-year-old Cargill vanished while…… MORE
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Schools around the country are launching drives for money and emergency supplies to help Hurricane Harvey victims in a place many Texans consider sacred – under the Friday night lights of high school football. The schools are tapping into the big crowds and community spirit in the stands. The Texas High…… MORE
(CNN) — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie slammed Sen. Ted Cruz this week over what he said was the Republican’s double standard in opposing Superstorm Sandy relief but requesting federal aid for Texas after Hurricane Harvey. “I have no sympathy for this — and I see Sen. Cruz and it’s disgusting to me that he stands…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – The White House said President Donald Trump is pledging $1 million in personal funds to Harvey storm relief efforts. White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders made the announcement at a briefing Thursday. She said he’s calling on reporters to help decide which specific organization he will give to. Trump has been criticized in…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Local organizations are celebrating what they call a major victory after a federal judge filed an injunction to block parts of the so-called “Sanctuary Cities” law in Texas. American Civil Liberties Union attorney Kali Cohn said the ruling means that officers will not be forced to ask about a person’s immigration status…… MORE
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
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
