DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Denton County Public Health Department has reported its first influenza death of the 2019-2020 flu season. The department confirmed the death was an adult, but said to protect confidentiality, no further identifying information will be released. Juan Rodriguez, DCPH Assistant Director and Chief Epidemiologist said “Flu activity remains high in…… MORE
FDA Bans Most Flavored Vaping Cartridges
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The Federal Drug Administration is banning most flavored e-cigarette cartridges. The announcement comes just days after The Dallas County Department confirmed it’s first vaping related death. Doctor Phil Huang Director for the Dallas County Health Department says vaping has become a growing concern for teens, with a whole new generation of kids becoming…… MORE
Governor Abbott, Attorney General Ken Paxton Support ‘Emergency Stay’ to keep Baby Tinslee Lewis Alive
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF)- Texas, Attorney General Ken Paxton, and Gov. Greg Abbott filed an amicus letter agreeing with the Lewis family that the Fort Worth appellate court should grant an emergency stay of the trial courts order denying the familys request for a temporary injunction until the appeal is finally resolved and, thus, preserving the life…… MORE
“Affluenza Teen” Released from Custody Following “Weak Positive” on Drug Test
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Ethan Couch, the so-called “affluenza teen,” was released from custody Friday after being arrested earlier in the week on a probation violation. According to the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office, the drug patch Ethan Couch wore for monitoring showed a “weak positive” for THC. The probation department said they “did not have…… MORE
US Sending 3,000 More Troops to Mideast as Reinforcements
WASHINGTON (AP) – The United States is sending nearly 3,000 more Army troops to the Mideast in the volatile aftermath of the killing of an Iranian general in a strike ordered by President Donald Trump. Defense officials said the troops are from the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. They are in addition to…… MORE