WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden says he stands “squarely behind” his decision for the U.S. to leave Afghanistan. Speaking about the chaotic situation in Afghanistan, Biden says he faced a choice between following an agreement to withdraw or sending thousands more U.S. troops for a “third decade” of war. Biden spoke Monday after the…… MORE
Richardson ISD to Keep Mask Requirement in Place, Cites Travis County Court Ruling
RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF) – Richardson ISD announced on Monday that a court ruling in Travis County currently allows them to uphold the current mask requirement for all district schools. RISD said it would require masks to start the school year after Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins enacted a mask requirement for all schools and businesses in…… MORE
Dallas County Judge Makes Revision to Emergency Order, Still Requires Masks
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A mask requirement in Dallas county was revised on Monday, but is still on the books. The Dallas County mask requirement for schools and business was blocked by a Texas Supreme Court ruling this week, forcing County Judge Clay Jenkins to make revisions. He made one. The County is no longer imposing fines…… MORE
Biden to Address Nation on Deadly Chaos in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden is expected to address the nation on the U.S. evacuation from Afghanistan. Biden’s remarks Monday come as the planned withdrawal of American forces turned deadly at Kabul’s airport Monday as thousands tried to flee Afghanistan a day after the Taliban’s takeover of the country. Biden traveled back to Washington…… MORE
Denton County to Offer Third COVID-19 Vaccine Dose For Immunocompromised People
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Denton County Public Health Department is now accepting registrations for a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for eligible people. DCPH said the shot is open to people whose immune systems are compromised. There are some stipulations to sign up: The person must have received both doses of either the Pfizer…… MORE