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BBB, AG Ken Paxton Warns Texans of Price Gouging and Scams in Wake of Hurricane Laura

BBB, AG Ken Paxton Warns Texans of Price Gouging and Scams in Wake of Hurricane Laura

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The Better Business Bureau and Attorney General Ken Paxton are warning Texans to watch out for scams and price gouging in the wake of Hurricane Laura. Paxton warned that state law prohibits price gouging during a declared disaster. “I urge all Texans to be cautious of dishonest individuals looking to scam vulnerable citizens,”…MORE

Hurricane Laura Evacuees Arrive in North Texas

Hurricane Laura Evacuees Arrive in North Texas

As Hurricane Laura wreaks havoc on Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast, hundreds of thousands of locals are evacuating. Texas has several evacuation reception centers set up for people seeking safety, including sites in Mesquite and Ennis. The Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio areas are all welcoming evacuees with food and water.  Tammy Washington and her family left…MORE

Governor Abbott says Texas is Prepared for Hurricane Laura Response

Governor Abbott says Texas is Prepared for Hurricane Laura Response

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott said Wednesday that the the State of Texas has deployed 400 buses, 38 aircraft, 82 boats, 202 high-profile vehicles, and 60 ambulances to help with recovery from Hurricane Laura. Governor Abbott stressed that power outages are likely through Thursday, and urged Texans to avoid bringing generators into their homes due to…MORE

Military Community, Past and Present, Invited to Dallas Virtual Career Fair for Veterans

Military Community, Past and Present, Invited to Dallas Virtual Career Fair for Veterans

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Members of the military community, past and present, are invited to participate in the Dallas Virtual Career Fair for Veterans. Thursday’s free event is being hosted by DAV and RecruitMilitary and is also open to military spouses and their dependents. The fair will feature jobs from a myriad of industries including distribution,…MORE