Texans have poured tens of millions of dollars into the Rebuild Texas Fund for Hurricane Harvey survivors. WFAA reports contributions are still being counted from a blockbuster Texas Strong concert and telethon Friday night in Austin starring Willie Nelson, Paul Simon, James Taylor and Bonnie Raitt. Also appearing on the show were celebrity Texans Renee…… MORE
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Illegal Hurricane Evacuees Fear U.S. Immigration Authorities
By Elliot Spagat | AP September 20 HOUSTON — Immigrants came from across Houston to a Baptist church gymnasium and stacked dollies with boxes of cereal, orange juice and household necessities like cleaning bleach.For many of them, the church was the safest place to seek relief after Harvey devastated Houston and left thousands of immigrants fearful of turning to…… MORE
Texas leaders discuss ways to reduce flood destruction from future storms
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — While the hard work of repairing lives disrupted by Hurricane Harvey is barely underway Texas leaders are trying to prepare for future natural disasters. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has put together a joint committee to investigate implementation of a system of gates and barriers along the Gulf coast to prevent storm…… MORE
Missing Teen in Fort Worth
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – A teen is missing in Fort Worth. 16 year-old Brianna Kuhlmann is 4’11”, approximately 120 lbs., has blond hair and hazel eyes according to Officer Daniel Segura of Fort Worth Police Department. “She has not been seen or heard from since September 2nd at about 3 am,” Segura said. “She was…… MORE
Insurance drones assessing Harvey damage to South Texas homes
WINDSOR, Conn. (AP) – Insurance adjusters are bringing more drones with them than ever before as they head to Texas to assess the damage from Harvey. Companies are using the drones on a much larger scale to record images, save time and spare human adjusters from venturing into potentially unsafe areas. Insurers have increased their…… MORE