DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Hundreds of Afghan refugees are expected to arrive in Texas in coming weeks in the wake of the United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan. The move comes as the Taliban takes control of the country. Refugee Services of Texas is working with its national refugee resettlement partners and the U.S. government to offer…… MORE
CLAY COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News) – The search continues for the suspect accused of shooting a Clay County Sheriff’s deputy. A statewide Blue Alert was issued Monday night, after a man opened fire on the deputy during a traffic stop near the Jolly Truck Stop just southeast of Wichita Falls. Clay County Sheriff Jeffrey Lyde said Deputy…… MORE
Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – Holding no punches in a series of tweets, Afghanistan War veteran and U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R/IL) took aim at both President Joe Biden and former President Trump for the the rapid withdrawal of American troops, and subsequent take-over of the war-torn nation by the Taliban. “This is a disaster, and a…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health experts are expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans, regardless of age, eight months after they received their second dose of the shot, to ensure lasting protection against the coronavirus as the delta variant spreads across the country. Federal health officials have been actively looking at whether extra…… MORE
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – After a review of COVID fatalities caused by the latest delta variant triggered surge of covid-19 cases hospitalization and deaths, the Texas Department of State Health services has requested five mortuary trailers. DSHS made the request to FEMA on August 4th and told CBS-Austin that is “a normal part of preparedness to…… MORE