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

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