AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a legal opinion Friday regarding the sale of firearms in Texas municipalities and counties. The opinion concludes that municipal and county authorities may not use emergency powers to regulate or restrict the sale of firearms. “State law provides several emergency powers to local governments to control movement…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump has signed an unprecedented $2.2 trillion economic rescue package into law, after swift and near-unanimous action by Congress this week. The package will support businesses, rush resources to overburdened health care providers and help struggling families during the deepening coronavirus epidemic. As he signed the bill Friday, Trump declared…… MORE
(Note: As we all work from separate locations due to COVID-19, we are still working out the kinks. Including podcast posting. The normal production will be back soon!) 0:01 — More than three million people had filed for unemployment as of this past week, and for many it’s a brand new process. Employment attorney Jonathan…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order on Thursday mandating a self-quarantine of 14 days for people traveling to Texas as their final destination through an airport from the Tri-State Area of New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut as well as the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. According to the Governor, the Executive…… MORE
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) _ After being slammed with new unemployment claims related to coronavirus layoffs, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has made drastic changes. TWC Executive Director Ed Serna says the agency is very familiar with dealing with emergencies like hurricanes, flooding, ice storms and the like, but the nature and scope of the current crisis…… MORE
(Note: As we all work from separate locations due to COVID-19, we are still working out the kinks. Including podcast posting. The normal production will be back soon!) 0:01 — The stock market has been a rollercoaster during this pandemic, which is causing a high demand for gold. Michael Wittmeyer is the CEO of JM…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate has passed an unparalleled $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic. The 880-page measure is the largest economic relief bill in U.S. history. The unanimous vote Wednesday came despite misgivings on both sides about whether it goes too…… MORE
Dallas, Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – A TeleTown Hall meeting for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 26. During this TeleTown Hall, Council Members and City staff will provide updates on resources available to small and local businesses. Participants can register before the call by clicking on the following…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County is facing a potential coronavirus outbreak in its jail. According to Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins, five inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 with other test results pending. An inmate in his 40’s, who was booked into the jail in December, first tested positive. Hours later four more inmates showed…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – President Trump approved a disaster declaration for the State of Texas on Wednesday as COVID-19 continues to spread statewide. According to the White House, the President’s action makes Federal funding available for Crisis Counseling for affected individuals in all areas of Texas. Federal funding is also available to State and eligible local governments…… MORE
