Category Archives: KLIF News & Information In The Morning

The Kansas TB Outbreak is Alarming. It’s Not The Largest in US History, CDC says

The Kansas City Area is facing a yearlong TB Outbreak KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A yearlong tuberculosis (TB) outbreak in the Kansas City, Kansas area has raised alarms among local health experts, although it may not be the largest outbreak in U.S. history, despite claims from state officials last week. “We typically expect just a…… MORE

North Texas Student found with Lego Plastic Gun at School Arrested

The incident happened at Murphy Middle School, according the Murphy Police Department. MURPHY, Texas — A middle school student in North Texas was arrested after being found with a plastic Lego gun, authorities said. The incident took place at Murphy Middle School, according to a news release from the Murphy Police Department on Tuesday. Officers…… MORE

Texas GOP Files Bill Which Could Ban Soda Purchases Through SNAP

A Texas congressman introduced a bill to ban sugary soda for SNAP recipients WASHINGTON D.C. — A Texas Republican congressman has introduced a bill aimed at banning the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds for purchasing sugary sodas. The bill, known as the Funding is Zero for Zero Nutrition Options (FIZZ-NO) Act, seeks…… MORE

North Texas School District Closes This Week As Flu Cases Skyrocket at Local Hospitals

Godley ISD will shut down for the week due to local flu epidemic GODLEY, Texas — Flu cases are surging in local schools and hospitals, prompting one school district to close for the rest of the week. Godley ISD announced on Tuesday that it would shut down through the end of the week, reopening on…… MORE

Trump Orders a Funding Freeze on Federal Loans and Grants

Photo Courtesy of AP WASHINGTON — The White House is halting federal grants and loans starting Tuesday as part of a broader ideological review of federal spending led by President Donald Trump’s administration. The freeze, which could impact trillions of dollars in funding, is expected to disrupt a wide range of programs, including health care…… MORE

Google to Change Map Names For Gulf of Mexico and Denali Because of Trump Executive Order

Photo Courtesy of AP Google announced it will follow the lead of the U.S. government if it needs to update the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Denali on its maps. The company stated on Monday that any changes will only be made once the government officially revises its listings for both the Gulf…… MORE

East Texans Rally Against Proposal to Flood Their Land

Regional water planners would flood 67,000 acres in northeastern Texas and pipes would carry the water to DFW. DALLAS — In Cuthand, when the wind whispers, even nature listens. Beyond the soft rustle of oak leaves, the forest is still. White-tailed deer pause their grazing, alert, their eyes scanning the silence. On crisp days, the…… MORE