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
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas City Council has approved $8 million for emergency funds that will be reimbursed by the state. $5 million was immediately approved with an additional $3 million approved at the discretion of the Mayor, upon recommendation of the City Manager. The City Council will not have to reconvene for $3 million more, but the Mayor…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The Fort Worth Police Department has deployed 100 officers to help South Texas residents affected by Hurricane Harvey. Police say the contingent, to be based in downtown Houston, will include an assistant chief, three lieutenants and 10 sergeants. The Texas Department of Public Safety will make assignments and determine shifts once the officers arrive…… MORE
Did politics play a part in the response to Hurricane Harvey? We asked Rice political science professor Dr. Mark Jones for his take.… MORE
How does flood insurance work? We asked a senior insurance analyst some of the big questions on flood insurance and what happens in the aftermath of natural disasters.… MORE