PLANO (WBAP/KLIF)- 15 Texas Mayors write to Congress as a call to action for more federal assistance and flexibility. The letter is Co-Authored by: – Mayor Harry LaRosiliere, City of Plano – Mayor Sylvester Turner, City of Houston – Mayor Ron Nirenberg, City of San Antonio – Mayor Eric Johnson, City of Dallas – Mayor…… MORE
Senator Cruz Picks Dallas Salon for Haircut as Phased Reopening Continues
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Barber shops, nail salons, tanning salons, and hair salons in North Texas were able to reopen their doors Friday as statewide coronavirus restrictions that kept them closed for months were lifted. “This is the longest my hair has ever been,” said a Richardson said man waiting in line at his local barber…… MORE
City of Dallas to Furlough Hundreds of Employees Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Dallas is unable to escape financial struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Dallas city officials said Friday that a budget shortfall of $25 million is forcing tough decisions at City Hall. Approximately 500 employees will be furloughed from May 13 until July 31. “Impacted employees across ten departments have…… MORE
Vice President Pence’s Press Secretary Tests Positive
WASHINGTON (AP) – Vice President Mike Pence’s press secretary has the coronavirus. That makes her the second person who works at the White House complex known to test positive for the virus this week, which is leading the Trump administration to step up safety protocols. Pence’s spokeswoman Katie Miller tested positive Friday. She had been…… MORE
Denton County Announces Up to $10,000 in Grants for Covid Impacted Small Businesses
DENTON COUNTY – WBAP/KLIF – Denton County Commissioners have announced 2.2 million dollars in grants for businesses negatively impacted by the Covid 19 pandemic. Businesses are eligible for up to $10,000 in grants individually, and the first phase of applications will seek to find those smaller businesses, with 50 or fewer employees, whether fully or…… MORE
Metroplex Covid Numbers Up Again Friday
(DALLAS) – WBAP/KLIF – Dallas County today reported ten additional deaths related to the Covid 19 virus, and 249 additional cases. Tarrant County today reports 5 new deaths and 171 new cases of the new corona virus. That is the highest number of new cases in the county since the pandemic began. Collin County reported…… MORE
University of Texas at Arlington Plans or On-Campus Instruction and Residential Life for Fall Semester
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- As the University of Texas at Arlington concludes the spring 2020 semester and enters the summer term, online, UTA is planning and preparing for the safe start of on-campus instruction and residential life in the fall semester, while implementing health and safety precautions to minimize the spread of COVID-19. The University is working on…… MORE
US Unemployment Surges to a Depression-era Level of 14.7%
WASHINGTON (AP) – The coronavirus crisis has sent the U.S. unemployment rate surging to 14.7%, a level last seen when the country was in the throes of the Depression and President Franklin D. Roosevelt was assuring Americans that the only thing to fear was fear itself. The Labor Department said Friday that 20.5 million jobs…… MORE
AARP Foundation Provides Resources, Tips for Unemployed Workers 50+
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The AARP Foundation is offering help to older workers looking to get back to work and accessing financial benefits. According to the U.S. Labor Department, another 3.8 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits during the week ending April 25. In the previous six weeks, more than 30 million Americans filed unemployment insurance claims,…… MORE
DCTA Implements Service Changes Due to COVID-19, Effective May 11
LEWISVILLE (WBAP/KLIF)-Effective Monday, May 11, The Denton County Transportation Authority will implement service updates that will affect Denton Connect Bus, UNT Campus Shuttles, Lewisville Lakeway On-Demand and Access in response to the COVID-19. Below are key May 2020 service changes DCTA riders should keep in mind to plan their essential travel in advance: The DCTA Denton…… MORE
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