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
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
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
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
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, a federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s directive to suspend federal grants and loans, just moments before the freeze was set to take effect. U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan’s ruling halted the action, which was part of the White House’s broader review of federal spending priorities. The freeze was…… MORE
Photo courtesy of Fox 4 News DALLAS – Nearly four years after the tragic abduction and murder of 4-year-old Cash Gernon, the man accused of the crime has been deemed competent to stand trial. FOX 4 is uncovering what this legal development means and how the capital murder case is expected to proceed. The case…… MORE
Honda has issued a recall affecting nearly 295,000 vehicles in the United States due to a software defect that could cause the engine to stall or lose power, posing an increased risk of accidents. Recall Details According to a notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the issue stems from a software error…… MORE
According to Governor Greg Abbott’s Office, citing the National Weather Service, significant rainfall is expected across the eastern half of Texas from Wednesday into Thursday. Several inches of rain could lead to flash flooding in North, Central, and East Texas, with the potential for severe weather, including large hail, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes. Texans…… MORE
Photo courtesy of Fox 4 News DALLAS – News of a federal funding freeze left nonprofit organizations scrambling, unsure of whether their essential programs would be impacted. The uncertainty triggered widespread concern, especially for organizations like Meals on Wheels, which depend heavily on federal funding to serve vulnerable populations. The lack of clear guidance from…… MORE
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
