Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Johnson and Johnson Says COVID-19 Booster Shot Raises Protection

Johnson and Johnson Says COVID-19 Booster Shot Raises Protection

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Johnson and Johnson is the latest drug maker to tout its COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. The company announced Tuesday that those who receive a second dose of its one-shot vaccine will be better protected from the virus. In a Phase 3 trial, J & J said studies show the…MORE

Capitol Hill: Democrats Tie Government Funding to Debt Bill, GOP Digs In

Capitol Hill: Democrats Tie Government Funding to Debt Bill, GOP Digs In

WASHINGTON (AP) – Democratic congressional leaders backed by the White House have announced they will push ahead with a vote to fund the government and suspend the debt limit. They are all but daring Republicans to quit opposing the package or risk a fiscal crisis. Congress must fund the government in the next 10 days,…MORE

US Officials Defend Expulsion of Haitians From Texas Town

US Officials Defend Expulsion of Haitians From Texas Town

DEL RIO, Texas (AP) — More than 6,000 Haitians and other migrants have been removed from an encampment at a Texas border town, U.S. officials said Monday as they defended a strong response that included immediately expelling migrants to their impoverished Caribbean country and faced criticism for using horse patrols to stop them from entering the…MORE

Governor Abbott to Hold Border Security Update in Del Rio

Governor Abbott to Hold Border Security Update in Del Rio

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott will provide a border security update at the international bridge in Del Rio Tuesday afternoon. According to the Governor’s Office, Abbott will be joined by Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw, Texas Military Department Adjutant General Tracy Norris, and National Border Patrol Council President Brandon Judd. The trip…MORE