COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Schools around the country are launching drives for money and emergency supplies to help Hurricane Harvey victims in a place many Texans consider sacred – under the Friday night lights of high school football. The schools are tapping into the big crowds and community spirit in the stands. The Texas High…… MORE
(CNN) — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie slammed Sen. Ted Cruz this week over what he said was the Republican’s double standard in opposing Superstorm Sandy relief but requesting federal aid for Texas after Hurricane Harvey. “I have no sympathy for this — and I see Sen. Cruz and it’s disgusting to me that he stands…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – The White House said President Donald Trump is pledging $1 million in personal funds to Harvey storm relief efforts. White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders made the announcement at a briefing Thursday. She said he’s calling on reporters to help decide which specific organization he will give to. Trump has been criticized in…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Local organizations are celebrating what they call a major victory after a federal judge filed an injunction to block parts of the so-called “Sanctuary Cities” law in Texas. American Civil Liberties Union attorney Kali Cohn said the ruling means that officers will not be forced to ask about a person’s immigration status…… MORE
NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Some gas stations across North Texas are experiencing a fuel shortage in the wake of Tropical Storm Harvey. AAA’s Daniel Armbruster said technically there isn’t a shortage of supply, it’s just that crews aren’t able to gain access to the reserves along the coast. “The refineries are off line. There’s…… MORE