The Vatican – AP (WBAP/KLIF) – Pope Francis is adding his voice to a global campaign to overcome vaccine skepticism. He appears in a public service announcement insisting that vaccines are safe, effective and an “act of love.” During the video, Pope Francis insists that the vaccines are safe. Watch: Faced with skepticism about vaccines…… MORE
HOUSTON (AP) — As the new school year begins for Texas students and mask mandates are debated in various state courts, at least four school districts have already closed campuses due to COVID-19 outbreaks. The shutdowns are taking place as more school districts and communities continued this week to defy Gov. Greg Abbott’s ban on…… MORE
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth ISD voted last night to join lawsuit against Gov. Abbott’s ban on school mask mandates; that, fter a Tarrant County judge late Friday blocked a mandate for the district. The school board heard comment from boths sides of the issue, during an often roudy meeting last night. “Those of…… MORE
MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Mesquite has announced five finalists for Police Chief. The finalists will participate in panel interviews in Mesquite August 25 – 26, and the City plans to select one of the finalists as its new Police Chief by the end of September. The finalists are: James Lowery, Jr. – Deputy Chief, City…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott has tested positive for COVID-19. He is currently isolating in the Governor’s mansion receiving monoclonal antibody treatment. His office says he has no symptoms as he is in good health and fully vaccinated against the virus. Abbott is tested daily according to his office. “Governor Abbott is in constant…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A volunteer group based in North Texas is helping the people of Haiti recover from this month’s 7.2 magnitude earthquake that left more than 1,000 people dead, and thousands of others hurt. “This earthquake has devastated Haiti,” said Texas Baptist Men Spokesperson, John Hall. “It has rocked the foundation of this country.…… MORE
Afghanistan (AP) – The Taliban have vowed to respect women’s rights, forgive those who resisted them and ensure a secure Afghanistan. The promises Tuesday are part of a publicity blitz aimed at convincing world powers and a fearful population that they have changed. Following a lightning offensive across Afghanistan that saw many cities fall to…… MORE
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
