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Influenza Numbers Are on the Rise in Texas

Influenza Numbers Are on the Rise in Texas

(WBAP/KLIF) – According to Tarrant County Public Health more than 11% of all emergency room visits in Tarrant County hospitals were for an influenza like illness. While levels aren’t quite as high as they were during this same time last year, the flu is rapidly spreading across both Tarrant County and the state of Texas.…MORE

9-1-1 Service Reported Restored in Rockwall County

9-1-1 Service Reported Restored in Rockwall County

ROCKWALL – (WBAP/KLIF) – Rockwall County says it’s 9-1-1 call ability to report emergencies is operational again; services to residents of Rockwall County were down for a while this morning, with authorities asking residents to call direct phone lines for assistance as needed. (Copyright, All Rights Reserved, WBAP/KLIF 2023)MORE

Supreme Court Rejects Special Counsel Request

Supreme Court Rejects Special Counsel Request

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court says it will not immediately take up a plea by special counsel Jack Smith to rule on whether former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted for his actions to overturn the 2020 election results. The court revealed its decision Friday. The issue will now be decided by the U.S.…MORE

Millions of Texas Embark on Holiday Road Trips, Authorities Urging Safety

Millions of Texas Embark on Holiday Road Trips, Authorities Urging Safety

NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Are you planning a holiday road trip with your family this year? So are millions of other Texans. In a statement, AAA Texas predicts almost nine million Texans will travel during the year-end holiday period this year. “A 2% increase from last year’s record number of travelers and a…MORE