MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – Officials in Collin County are working to control the spread of a rare fungus. According to Collin County Healthcare Services, Candida auris is an emerging, multidrug-resistant yeast that causes invasive infections and can be transmitted in healthcare settings. Doctors say infections with this yeast can be difficult to treat. Candida auris only recently appeared…… MORE
Texas House Speaker Calls for Civil Arrest of House Democrat in D.C.
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives is taking action against a Democratic lawmaker who has returned to Washington D.C. as House Democrats continue to break quorum over a Republican-led voting bill. House Speaker Dade Phelan signed a civil arrest warrant this week for State Rep Phillip Cortez. The Democrat had…… MORE
UT and OU Won’t Renew Grants of Media Rights with Big 12 Conference
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma are moving forward with a potential move to the Southeastern Conference. A joint statement released by the two universities on Monday appears to be the first step in their potential departure from the Big 12 Conference. “The University of Oklahoma and The University…… MORE
Gunman in Fort Worth was Stoned to Death Following a Deadly Shooting
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Fort Worth Police say a gunman who opened fire in the Fort Worth Como neighborhood at around 1 am Monday was stoned to death. Police say the group began throwing gardening stones at him after he shot and killed one and injured two others. The two hurt are expected to survive. It’s…… MORE
Man Confronts Tucker Carlson in Montana: ‘You’re the worst human being’
Livingston, Montana (WBAP/KLIF) – A man reported to be fishing guide in Montana is seen on video confronting Fox News host Tucker Carlson. The man, reported to be a fishing guide in the city of Livingston is heard telling Carlson, “You are the worst human being.” Carlson, an outspoken vaccine skeptic was a sporting goods…… MORE
The Heat is On: North Texas Hits Triple Digit Temps
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Over the weekend MedStar Crews treated 14 patients for a health-related illness. 10 of those patients required transport to area hospitals and 4 of those are in serious or critical condition. MedStar’s Matt Zavadsky says they anticipate to continue their extreme weather response protocol over the next few days when the heat…… MORE
DSHS Urges More Texans to get Vaccinated as they Report 150% Increase in Covid-Related Hospitalizations
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- State health officials urge more Texans to get vaccinated as data shows a sharp hospitalization increase. DSHS Commissioner Dr. John Hellerstedt says there’s a 150% rise in Covid-related hospitalizations in the state and the delta variant is spreading rapidly. He gave an urgent update and warning on Twitter. “Texas is in a race…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Bad Coffee News, and Mask Mandates in Schools
We’ve had a lot of “hey, coffee is good for you!” stories lately…but we’ve got a new one that may slow the roll on that narrative. Dave and Amy explain, and then talk to Fox’s Tonya J. Powers about how some schools nationwide continue to mandate masks as the fall semester approaches.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Tucker Carlson Confronted
A Montana man is proud of the fact that he found Tucker Carlson in a store and called him the “worst human being.” We’ve got the audio and reaction from Dave and Amy, followed by a conversation with our Steve Lamb about the Texas/OU/SEC drama.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Fauci, Others Blame The Unvaccinated For COVID Spread
Mask mandates appear to be coming back in some pockets of the country, and Dr. Fauci and others are saying it’s the fault of the unvaccinated! Dave and Amy have the audio and reaction to that and much more in today’s KLIFnotes.… MORE
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