Plaintiff’s attorneys and a consumer watchdog group are urging victims of Hurricane and Tropical Storm Harvey to file written notice of insurance claims before a new law takes effect Friday that they say will make it more difficult to sue insurers. “If it is safe to return to your property and inspect damage, file written…… MORE
VMAs 2017: The Complete Winners List
With all the memorable performances during the Video Music Awards, it’s easy to overlook that MTV gives out actual awards during the show. Pink received the Video Vanguard Award, butKendrick Lamar led the nominations pack. Here‘s the full rundown of the evening’s winners.… MORE
VMAs 2017: Watch Kendrick Lamar’s Fiery ‘Damn.’ Medley
Kendrick Lamar performed an electrifying medley of Damn.tracks “DNA” and “Humble” to open the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards. The rapper relied on a simple yet vivid live presentation, bouncing around the stage in front of a latticework backdrop illuminated by flames at the climax. Click here to watch Lamar’s VMAs performance. … MORE
VMAs 2017: Watch Pink’s Inspiring Video Vanguard Award Acceptance Speech
Pink accepted the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2017 VMAs with a poignant speech about her young daughter, Willow Hart. After a hilarious introduction from Ellen DeGeneres, the singer recalled creating a PowerPoint presentation about “androgynous rock stars” – including Jackson, David Bowie, Prince and Annie Lennox – to cheer up her six-year-old after she called…… MORE
VMAs 2017: Watch Miley Cyrus Go Retro In ‘Younger Now’ Performance
Miley Cyrus kept her cool during the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards, returning to a more vocal-centric performance of her single, “Younger Now.” The former Disney star donned a bright pink hot pants outfit with a matching pair of cat-eye sunglasses as she strutted around the stage, showing off her vocal prowess. Joining her were dancers…… MORE
Ice-T To Host Fox’s ‘Who Shot Biggie & Tupac?’ Special
Fox will explore the still-unsolved murders of Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G. in an upcoming special hosted by Ice-T and Soledad O’Brien. Set to broadcast September 24th, Who Shot Biggie & Tupac? promises to air new details from the investigations as well as never-before-heard accounts of the murders, the Hollywood Reporter writes. People involved in…… MORE
NWS: 50 Inches Of Rain Would Exceed Any Previous Texas Rainfall Record
Fifty inches of rain would exceed any previous Texas rainfall record, the National Weather Service announced Sunday. “The breadth and intensity of this rainfall are beyond anything experienced before,” NWS Weather Prediction Center posted on Twitter. “Catastrophic flooding is now underway and expected to continue for days.” As of 2pm Sunday, the August rainfall total…… MORE
‘Catastrophic’ Flooding Traps Houston Residents
Rescue workers in Houston renewed search efforts Sunday morning for residents trapped in their homes by Tropical Storm Harvey’s rising floodwaters. More than 1,000 people were rescued overnight from record flooding in the area, authorities said. The storm so far has killed two people in Texas, said authorities, who added they expect the death toll…… MORE
Weekend Road Closures
As you’re out and about this weekend, expect road closures in Wichita Falls due to the bike race. Friday from 4:30pm-9pm: * All 6th Street traffic will be detoured to Burnett * Scott and Lamar from 2nd Street to 6th Street will be closed * Travis from 6th Street to 4th Street will be closed *…… MORE
Gas Prices Likely To Rise As Hurricane Harvey Approaches One-Third Of US Refining Capacity
As it barrels toward roughly one-third of the U.S. oil refining capacity, Hurricane Harvey threatens to disrupt gasoline supplies and cause prices to rise nationwide. The National Hurricane Center expects the hurricane will become a Category 3 storm with winds up to 125 mph. It could hang over the Texas Gulf Coast near Corpus Christi for…… MORE
