GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization said Friday that COVID-19 no longer qualifies as a global emergency, marking a symbolic end to the devastating coronavirus pandemic that triggered once-unthinkable lockdowns, upended economies worldwide and killed at least 7 million people worldwide. WHO said that even though the emergency phase was over, the pandemic hasn’t…… MORE
Decatur Residents Under Boil Water Notice, Friday Classes Canceled
DECATUR (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A boil water notice remains in effect for Decatur residents until at least Saturday at five pm. City officials said a 12-inch water line off business Highway 380 was hit by a contractor installing underground utility on Thursday. In a Facebook post, the city said crews stopped the leak but…… MORE
US Adds a Solid 253,000 Jobs Despite Fed’s Rate Hikes
WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers added a healthy 253,000 jobs in April, evidence of a labor market that still shows surprising strength despite rising interest rates, chronically high inflation and a banking crisis that could weaken the economy. The unemployment rate dipped to 3.4%, matching a 54-year low. But the jobless rate fell in part…… MORE
Scattered Showers & Thunderstorm Expected by Mid-Afternoon Through Midnight; High 95
Some of these storms will become severe with large hail and damaging winds. Slow-moving storms and localized instances of heavy rainfall may lead to flash flooding. Timing for showers and storms is between 3 pm and 11 pm. Today A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny,…… MORE
AAA Texas Gas Price Survey Reveals Good News
(WBAP/KLIF) — AAA Texas released its weekly gas price survey, which shows the Lone Star State with the second lowest price for gas in the nation. Mississippi leads the nation at $3.06 for a gallon of regular unleaded, while California has the highest price at $4.85. Gas prices have fallen again across Texas, as the…… MORE