Yearly Archives: 2018

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt Resigns

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt Resigns

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says he has accepted the resignation of scandal-plagued Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt. Pruitt had become a constant source of embarrassment to a president who had entered Washington promising to “Drain the Swamp.” Pruitt has faced an array of ethical questions about his travel spending, security costs, dealings…MORE

Gas Stations Agree to Refund Consumers for Hurricane Harvey Price Gouging

Gas Stations Agree to Refund Consumers for Hurricane Harvey Price Gouging

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Thursday that his Consumer Protection Division finalized settlements with 48 Texas gas stations accused of price gouging after Hurricane Harvey. Under separate agreements, 48 businesses will pay $166,592 in civil restitution to refund Texans who were charged exorbitant or excessive prices for gasoline. Most of the businesses that…MORE

Patriotic Mural on Deep Ellum Building Will Not Be Restored

Patriotic Mural on Deep Ellum Building Will Not Be Restored

DALLAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – A patriotic mural in Deep Ellum that was painted over last month will not be restored. The real estate group that owns the Green Room Pub, where the mural is located, said it has decided not to allow it. Westdale Real Estate Investment and Management said it only approved the mural…MORE