(WBAP/KLIF) — A drop in childhood vaccination rates alarms Texas medical professionals. As kids head back to the classroom, there’s an increased risk of exposure to previously eliminated infectious diseases. Terri Burke, Director of the Immunization Partnership, says there were over a thousand confirmed cases of measles in 2019, the greatest number since 1992. The…… MORE
Governor Abbott Meets with Emergency Crews after DFW Flooding
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott spoke to reporters at Dallas City Hall on Tuesday, where he signed a disaster declaration for 23 counties impacted by flooding. The Governor also provided an update on the state’s ongoing response to severe weather and flash flooding. Following a briefing on current severe weather and flood conditions,…… MORE
Flooding Prompts Disaster Declaration in Tarrant County
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – On Tuesday, Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley signed a declaration of local disaster following torrential rainfall and flooding on August 22. According to the County Judge, DFW Airport received 9.19 inches of rainfall in a 24-hour period, the second highest official 24-hour precipitation total recorded in North Texas. The local disaster…… MORE
Casey Bartholomew: A Wrap Up of Monday’s Weather
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