DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is open in Dallas for people who evacuated from Hurricane Harvey. Anyone who was effected by Hurricane Harvey should go online and register for assistance,” said FEMA Spokesperson Rita Egan. “We always say, give FEMA the opportunity to say yes.” FEMA, along with the U.S. Small Business Administration,…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2017
Texas Attorney General Files Lawsuits Over Price Gouging
(WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed lawsuits against three businesses for what he calls unlawful price gouging during Hurricane Harvey. Paxton says his office has received more than a thousand complaints since the storm hit. “The Legislature put in my hands the responsibility dealing with price gouging,” said Paxton. “It’s usually fairly…… MORE
Houston Mayor Wants Tax Increase to Help with Harvey Costs
HOUSTON (AP) – Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner wants Houston property owners to chip in with higher taxes to help the city recover from Hurricane Harvey. The mayor says the 8.9 percent boost in the property tax rate he’s proposing to Houston City Council would raise about $113 million. The tax jump would be in effect…… MORE
Morning News: Hal’s Daily Shark Update
One of Hal’s greatest fears in life is sharks. The Morning News has a new regular segment to update Hal on all of the shark-related stories to keep him apprised of the danger.… MORE
Morning News: No Votes on Harvey Aid
Four representatives from Texas voted no on aid for Hurricane Harvey victims. Who are they and why did they vote that way? Brian and Hal have the story.… MORE