DEL RIO, Texas (AP) – The mayor of a Texas border town where thousands of Haitian migrants camped in recent days says it’s now empty. Del Rio Mayor Bruno Lozano said at a news conference Friday that the removal of migrants at the camp was “phenomenal news.” Nearly 15,000 had gathered there last week. The…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A police procession was held Thursday afternoon in honor of a Dallas Police officer who lost his 4-month battle to COVID-19. Dozens of police vehicles with flashing lights followed behind as Senior Corporal Arnulfo Pargas‘ body was escorted from UT Southwestern hospital to the Hughes Family Tribute Center in Dallas. Pargas served…… MORE
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas’ Secretary of State’s office announced Thursday evening it is conducting an audit of the 2020 election results in Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, and Harris Counties. It did not specify what type of audit is underway. Joe Biden won the presidential vote in three of those counties. Donald Trump won in Collin County.…… MORE
Washington, DC (AP) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has endorsed COVID-19 booster shots for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans. The move opens a major new phase in the U.S vaccination drive against the coronavirus. A panel of advisers made the recommendation Thursday and CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky signed off on…… MORE
WISE COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- A hospital in Decatur had to set up tents outside to accommodate a surge in patients. Officials at Wise Health System say the hospital hit a record capacity of 109% and they’re using additional treatment tents to address the need. John Neal Vice President of Ancillary Services at Wise Health System said…… MORE