NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Smoke and flames shot up the side of the Superdome’s roof on Tuesday after a pressure washer being used to clean the roof of the New Orleans sports and entertainment arena caught fire. The New Orleans Fire Department confirmed firefighters responded to flames on the building’s roof shortly after 12:30 p.m.…… MORE
Details of Plano Fall Fair Event Announced
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF)- Plano Mayor John Muns announces plans for the third-annual Plano Families First Fall Fair. Garnering community-wide support from local business and nonprofit sectors, it will provide an array of services to those seeking community, educational and career services and resources. “Plano is a vibrant and diverse city, home to a wealth of businesses and people but it is critical that we equip our Plano families with the…… MORE
Dallas Officer Accused of Fabricating Physical Evidence; Others Investigated
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas police have issued an arrest warrant for an officer accused of fabricating physical evidence in an illegal search that resulted in the arrest of a Dallas resident. Police named five-year veteran Officer Jacob Hughes in the warrant. The investigation also sent Grand Jury Referrals for five other officers on official oppression.…… MORE
Governor says Texas Will Continue Surging State Resources to Secure the Border
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
US Officials Defend Expulsion of Haitians From Texas Town
DEL RIO, Texas (AP) — More than 6,000 Haitians and other migrants have been removed from an encampment at a Texas border town, U.S. officials said Monday as they defended a strong response that included immediately expelling migrants to their impoverished Caribbean country and faced criticism for using horse patrols to stop them from entering the…… MORE
Governor Abbott to Hold Border Security Update in Del Rio
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott will provide a border security update at the international bridge in Del Rio Tuesday afternoon. According to the Governor’s Office, Abbott will be joined by Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw, Texas Military Department Adjutant General Tracy Norris, and National Border Patrol Council President Brandon Judd. The trip…… MORE
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