Yearly Archives: 2020

Governor Abbott, TEA, TDEM Announce $420 Million Reimbursement Program for Texas Schools to Continue Virtual Learning

Governor Abbott, TEA, TDEM Announce $420 Million Reimbursement Program for Texas Schools to Continue Virtual Learning

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas schools will have access to a $420 million reimbursement program to help students continue to learn virtually as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Governor Abbott announced Wednesday the money will help reimburse costs for WiFi hot spots and eLearning devices such as laptops, tablets and Chromebooks for he 2019-2020 school year. The…MORE

First-Time Weekly Jobless Claims Increase to 742,00 as Pandemic Worsens

First-Time Weekly Jobless Claims Increase to 742,00 as Pandemic Worsens

AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose last week to 742,000, the first increase in five weeks and a sign that the resurgent viral outbreak is likely slowing the economy and forcing more companies to cut jobs. The Labor Department’s report Thursday showed that applications for benefits rose…MORE

‘We’re in trouble’: Texas Sending Record Help to Hospitals

‘We’re in trouble’: Texas Sending Record Help to Hospitals

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas is sending medical staff to overworked hospitals by the thousands — more now than at any point during the pandemic — as a worsening surge of cases leaves virus patients waiting for beds and large public buildings were ordered shut Wednesday in one West Texas city where fire officials are…MORE