DEL RIO (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott spoke to reporters on Tuesday in Del Rio where he vowed to continue surging state resources to secure the Texas-Mexico border and address what he called “chaos” created by the Biden Administration. During his remarks, Governor Abbott thanked the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Texas Military…… MORE
Biden Pledges ‘Relentless Diplomacy’ on Global Challenges
UNITED NATIONS (AP) – President Joe Biden has used his first address before the U.N. General Assembly to summon allies to move quickly to address the festering issues of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and human rights abuses. He’s also insisting the U.S. is not seeking “a new Cold War” with China. The president says…… MORE
COVID-19 Boosters Now Available in Fort Worth for Eligible Patients
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Third-shot COVID-19 booster vaccines for immunocompromised patients, along with first and second doses for all people 12 years of age and older, are available without charge 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday at Wilkerson-Greines Activity Center in south Fort Worth. The drive-thru clinic is administered by the City of Fort Worth with…… MORE
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
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